indemnify
3 synonyms for indemnify, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To protect someone against future loss or damage, as an insurer does.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Formed from indemn (“unhurt”) and -ify (forming verbs).
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