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Inoculated

Verb / ˌɪˈnɑ:kjʌˌleɪtɪd / Another word for inoculated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The definition of 'inoculated' is to inject a vaccine or a substance into someone's body in order to protect them from a particular disease.

Synonyms & similar words

inoculate vaccinate immunise immunize vaccinated immunized protected guarded shielded injected administered treated prevented defended injected dosed injected shot immunized guarded vaccinated protected shielded treated

Example sentences

  1. The nurse inoculated the children with the measles vaccine.
  2. I was inoculated against tetanus before my trip to the jungle.
  3. The doctor inoculated the patient with a flu shot.
  4. The scientist inoculated the mice with a new experimental drug.
  5. The veterinarian inoculated the dog against rabies.

Quotes

  • 'We must be inoculated against our passions, even though they seem to be harmless.' - Luc de Clapiers
  • 'A man is inoculated against humbug, pomp, and falsehood by a dose of humor.' - William Randolph Hearst
  • 'The greatest threat to freedom is the absence of criticism.' - Wole Soyinka

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