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indemnify Synonyms

Another word for indemnify

Choosing another word for indemnify depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 insure the contractor against third-party lawsuits."

Strongest
insure
Strong
underwrite
protect
shield
exempt
immunize

• verb (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
compensate
reimburse
recompense
Strong
repay
remunerate
recoup

Opposites of indemnify

The opposite of indemnify shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

penalize
mulct
incriminate
fine
expose
See all opposites of indemnify

• Nearby Words

indelibly
indelicacy
indelicate
indemnify
indemnity
indent
indentation

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