NYT Dictionary

IMMUNIZE

/ˈɪm.ju.naɪz/
VerbIM-mu-nizeim-mu-nize · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2026

Meaning

To make someone or something immune to something.

Etymology

Origin: French

From French immuniser, equivalent to immune + -ize.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

inoculatevaccinatevaccineimmuniseshoot

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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