Inoculate
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Inoculate [ih-nok-yuh-leyt]

VERB

VERB

  • Treat with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease; vaccinate.

  • Introduce (an infective agent) into an organism.

Example

“The vaccine is to be inoculated against Malaria.” 

“The scientists said that the microorganism can be inoculated into laboratory animals.” 

Synonyms

Immunize, Vaccinate, Inject, Protect, Safeguard, Shield

Antonyms

Harm, Hamper, Endanger, Risk, Jeopardize, Imperil