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indemnify Antonyms

Opposite of indemnify

Because the opposite of indemnify shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To secure someone against legal responsibility or financial liability for their actions.

Usage Example

"The standard contract includes a clause designed to incriminate the contractor against third-party lawsuits."

Strong
incriminate
Weak
expose

• verb (Context 2)

To compensate someone for harm, loss, or financial damage incurred.

Usage Example

"The insurance policy promised to penalize the homeowners for any structural damage caused by the flood."

Strong
penalize
mulct
fine

Similar words to indemnify

Words similar to indemnify shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

compensate
reimburse
recompense
insure
underwrite
repay
protect
shield
See all synonyms of indemnify

• Nearby Words

indelibly
indelicacy
indelicate
indemnify
indemnity
indent
indentation

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Indemnify. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/indemnify
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