v.
Pronunciation: in- ' dem-n ə - ˌ f ī
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: -fied ; -fy · ing
Etymology: Latin indemnis unharmed, from in- + damnum damage
Date: 1611
1 : to secure against hurt, loss, or damage
2 : to make compensation to for incurred hurt, loss, or damage
synonyms see PAY
– in · dem · ni · fi · er \ - ˌ f ī (- ə )r \ noun