Synonyms of immunity

immunity

noun

i-ˈmyü-nə-tē 

as in protection

freedom from punishment, harm, or loss

the suspect refused to name his partners unless he was granted immunity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protection
• exemption
• defense
• security
• impunity
• shield
• safety
• absolution
• armor
• forgiveness
• cover
• guard
• screen
• safeguard
• bumper
• dispensation
• buffer
• aegis
• absolving

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exposure
• liability
• susceptibility
• vulnerability
• openness
• susceptibleness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of immunity

Flores and former President Nicolás Maduro were seized from their Caracas home in a January raid, remain held in Brooklyn and have pleaded not guilty, claiming immunity as foreign leaders. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

The goal of the research was to better understand genes that are immune to the virus, which could be used by someone to preserve, enhance or transfer virus immunity. — Greta Reich, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

In Week 9 of the competition, Barrett Pfeiffer was crowned as the Head of Household (HOH) and would not only have immunity for the week, but also put three people up for eviction. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

Malnutrition can also lessen the immunity conferred by a vaccine. — Ali Asif Shawon, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026