To clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like. See examples of vindicate used in a sentence. Vindicate means to justify, prove, or reinforce an idea — or to absolve from guilt If your family thinks you hogged the last piece of pie on thanksgiving, you'll be vindicated when your younger brother fesses up. Vindicate somebody to prove that somebody is not guilty when they have been accused of doing something wrong or illegal To prove that somebody is right about something
New evidence emerged, vindicating him completely Definition of vindicate verb in oxford advanced learner's dictionary. To clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments or proof Our society permits people to sue for libel so that they may vindicate their reputations (irving r The suits are valid and are being brought to vindicate legal wrongs, under both federal and state law. To clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments or proof.
To vindicate a claim etymology From latin vindicāre, from vindex claimant ˈvindiˌcator n ˈvindiˌcatory adj
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