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Antonyms for indemnify


Grammar : Verb
Spell : in-dem-nuh-fahy
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈdɛm nəˌfaɪ



Definition of indemnify

Origin :
  • "compensate for loss or expense," 1610s, from Latin indemnis "unhurt" (see indemnity) + -fy. Related: Indemnified; indemnifying.
  • verb repay
  • verb answer for
Example sentences :
  • But the law does not even seek to indemnify a man from all harms.
  • Extract from : « The Common Law » by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
  • To indemnify himself he taxes for these, for forces their use.
  • Extract from : « The Origins of Contemporary France, Volume 1 (of 6) » by Hippolyte A. Taine
  • And you,” he added, turning to me,—“are you willing to indemnify this man for damage done?
  • Extract from : « A Tramp's Wallet » by William Duthie
  • We have seen how he had already been enabled to indemnify himself.
  • Extract from : « The Rise of the Dutch Republic, Volume I.(of III) 1555-66 » by John Lothrop Motley
  • If that is the case, you should indemnify the Rondics for their loss.
  • Extract from : « Jack » by Alphonse Daudet
  • It is not asked of the House to indemnify the loss of these sufferers.
  • Extract from : « Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. II (of 16) » by Thomas Hart Benton
  • The moments I have with you, my child, indemnify my soul for the days of dull routine.
  • Extract from : « Such is Life » by Frank Wedekind
  • A thousand means were thought of to indemnify me for the time I lost.
  • Extract from : « The Confessions of J. J. Rousseau, Complete » by Jean Jacques Rousseau
  • Denham has undertaken to indemnify me in any risks I run in procuring him specimens.
  • Extract from : « Forging the Blades » by Bertram Mitford
  • If actual harm does occur, I'm sure the government will indemnify you.
  • Extract from : « Industrial Revolution » by Poul William Anderson

Synonyms for indemnify

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