vindicate (Meaning)
vindicate (v)
show to be right by providing justification or proof
maintain, uphold, or defend
clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof
vindicate (v. t.)
To lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim.
To maintain or defend with success; to prove to be valid; to assert convincingly; to sustain against assault; as, to vindicate a right, claim, or title.
To support or maintain as true or correct, against denial, censure, or objections; to defend; to justify.
To maintain, as a law or a cause, by overthrowing enemies.
To liberate; to set free; to deliver.
To avenge; to punish; as, a war to vindicate or punish infidelity.
Synonyms & Antonyms of vindicate
vindicate Sentence Examples
- The recent investigation has vindicated the professor's reputation after false accusations.
- The jury's decision vindicated the defendant, clearing them of all charges.
- The evidence presented unequivocally vindicated the company's innocence in the lawsuit.
- The whistleblower's testimony has finally vindicated their claims of wrongdoing within the organization.
- The detective's tireless pursuit of the truth ultimately vindicated the victim and brought justice to light.
- The apology and retraction from the media outlet vindicated the artist's work, which had been unfairly criticized.
- The scientific breakthrough validated the researcher's hypothesis, vindicating years of tireless effort.
- The politician's resignation in disgrace vindicated the allegations of corruption made against them.
- The release of the classified documents vindicated the journalist's reporting, exposing the wrongdoing of government officials.
- The apology from the manufacturer publicly vindicated the consumer's complaint and recognized the defective product.
FAQs About the word vindicate
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acquit, exculpate, absolve, clear, liberate,exonerate, forgive, excuse, avenge, whitewash
indict, charge, incriminate, accuse, impeach, impeach, charge,incriminate, accuse, indict
The recent investigation has vindicated the professor's reputation after false accusations.
The jury's decision vindicated the defendant, clearing them of all charges.
The evidence presented unequivocally vindicated the company's innocence in the lawsuit.
The whistleblower's testimony has finally vindicated their claims of wrongdoing within the organization.
