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- DictionaryVin·di·cate/ˈvindəˌkāt/
verb
- 1. clear (someone) of blame or suspicion: "hospital staff were vindicated by the inquest verdict"
to prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was wrong: The decision to include Morris on the team was completely vindicated when he scored two touchdowns. The investigation vindicated her complaint about the newspaper.
show to be right by providing justification or proof. “ vindicate a claim”. synonyms: justify. see moresee less. types: excuse, explain. serve as a reason or cause or justification of. legitimate. show or affirm to be just and legitimate.
1. to clear from guilt, accusation, blame, etc, as by evidence or argument. 2. to provide justification for: his promotion vindicated his unconventional attitude. 3. to uphold, maintain, or defend (a cause, etc): to vindicate a claim. 4. (Law) Roman law to bring an action to regain possession of (property) under claim of legal title. 5.
4 days ago · 1. to clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like. to vindicate someone's honor. 2. to afford justification for; justify. Subsequent events vindicated his policy. 3. to uphold or justify by argument or evidence. to vindicate a claim.
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.
Apr 22, 2024 · ( transitive) To maintain or defend (a cause) against opposition. to vindicate the rights of labor movement in developing countries. ( transitive) To provide justification for. The violent history of the suspect vindicated the use of force by the police. ( transitive) To lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim.
to clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like: to vindicate someone's honor. to afford justification for; justify : Subsequent events vindicated his policy. to uphold or justify by argument or evidence: to vindicate a claim.
