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immunity Synonyms
Another word for immunity
Choosing another word for immunity depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The biological ability of an organism to resist a particular infection, toxin, or disease through the action of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells.
Usage Example
"Childhood vaccinations help build long-lasting resistance against several severe illnesses."
Strongest
resistance
Strong
protection
defense
• noun (Context 2)
Official protection or exemption from an obligation, penalty, or legal prosecution.
Usage Example
"The key witness was granted legal exemption in exchange for testifying truthfully at the trial."
Strongest
exemption
Strong
impunity
indemnity
dispensation
privilege
Weak
amnesty
• noun (Context 3)
A general capacity to remain unaffected by something undesirable, harmful, or influential.
Usage Example
"Years of working in customer service gave her an apparent invulnerability to rude remarks."
Strongest
invulnerability
Strong
imperviousness
insusceptibility
resilience
Opposites of immunity
The opposite of immunity shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
vulnerability
susceptibility
liability
accountability
culpability
weakness
sensitivity
exposure
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Immunity. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/immunity