Anti-Vaxxing

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Pronunciation: /ˌæntiˈvæksɪŋ/

Definitions of anti-vaxxing

noun a term used to describe the act of opposing or being against vaccinations

Example Sentences

A1 Anti-vaxxing is the act of refusing vaccines for oneself or one's children.

A2 Some people believe in anti-vaxxing due to misinformation they have come across.

B1 The rise of anti-vaxxing movements has led to outbreaks of preventable diseases.

B2 There is a lot of debate surrounding the ethics of anti-vaxxing and its impact on public health.

C1 Research has shown that the spread of anti-vaxxing misinformation can have dangerous consequences.

C2 Public health officials are working to combat the influence of anti-vaxxing movements through education and awareness campaigns.

Examples of anti-vaxxing in a Sentence

formal The rise of anti-vaxxing movements has led to a decrease in overall vaccination rates.

informal I heard Jenny is into anti-vaxxing and refuses to get her kids vaccinated.

slang Some people believe in all that anti-vaxxing nonsense, it's crazy.

figurative Choosing not to vaccinate is like playing with fire, it's like being anti-vaxxing is a game.

Grammatical Forms of anti-vaxxing

past tense

anti-vaxxed

plural

anti-vaxxers

comparative

more anti-vaxxing

superlative

most anti-vaxxing

present tense

anti-vaxx

future tense

will anti-vaxx

perfect tense

have anti-vaxxed

continuous tense

is anti-vaxxing

singular

anti-vaxxer

positive degree

anti-vaxxing

infinitive

to anti-vaxx

gerund

anti-vaxxing

participle

anti-vaxxing

Origin and Evolution of anti-vaxxing

First Known Use: 2010 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'anti-vaxxing' originated as a colloquial abbreviation of 'anti-vaccination' in the context of the modern vaccination debate.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe individuals or groups opposed to vaccination, the term 'anti-vaxxing' has evolved to encompass a broader range of attitudes and beliefs related to vaccines and public health.