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View usage for: (vɪndɪkeɪt) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense vindicates, present participle vindicating, past tense, past participle vindicatedverbIf a person or their decisions, actions, or ideas are vindicated, they are proved to be correct, after people have said that they were wrong. [formal] The director said he had been vindicated by the experts' report. [be VERB-ed] Ministers and officials are confident their decision will be vindicated. [be VERB-ed] [Also VERB noun ]Synonyms: clear, acquit, exonerate, absolve More Synonyms of vindicate vindication (vɪndɪkeɪʃən) uncountable noun [oft a NOUN] He called the success a vindication of his party's free-market economic policy. [+ of] Synonyms: plea, maintenance More Synonyms of vindicate Synonyms: exoneration, pardon, acquittal, dismissal More Synonyms of vindicate Synonyms: support, defence, ratification, excuse More Synonyms of vindicate More Synonyms of vindicate vindicate in British English (ˈvɪndɪˌkeɪt) verb (transitive)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. Roman law to bring an action to regain possession of (property) under claim of legal title 5. rare to claim, as for oneself or another 6. obsolete to take revenge on or for; punish Derived forms vindicator (ˈvindiˌcator) noun vindicatory (ˈvindiˌcatory) adjective Word origin C17: from Latin vindicāre, from vindex claimant vindicate in American English (ˈvɪndəˌkeɪt) verb transitiveWord forms: ˈvindiˌcated or ˈvindiˌcating1. to clear from criticism, blame, guilt, suspicion, etc.; uphold by evidence or argument 2. to defend or maintain (a cause, claim, etc.) against opposition 3. to serve as justification for; justify a success which vindicated their belief in him 4. to lay claim to or establish possession of (something for oneself or another) SIMILAR WORDS: abˈsolve Derived forms vindicator (ˈvindiˌcator) noun Word origin < L vindicatus, pp. of vindicare, to claim, avenge < ? vim, force (see vim) + dicere, to say: see diction Examples of 'vindicate' in a sentencevindicate In other languagesvindicate British English: vindicate VERB If a person or their decisions, actions, or ideas are vindicated, they are proved to be correct, after people have said that they were wrong. The director said he had been vindicated by the experts' report. - American English: vindicate
- Brazilian Portuguese: justificar
- Chinese: 证明是正确的
- European Spanish: vindicar
- French: donner raison àN
- German: rechtfertigen
- Italian: dare ragione a
- Japanese: 正しさを証明する
- Korean: 정당함이 입증되다
- European Portuguese: justificar
- Latin American Spanish: vindicar
Definition to clear (someone) of guilt or suspicion The director said he had been vindicated by the expert's report. Synonyms let off the hook exculpate free from blame Opposites accuse , blame , condemn , convict, incriminate , punish , reproach Definition to provide justification for Subsequent events vindicated his policy. Synonyms advocateestablish maintain Additional synonymsDefinition to declare to be free from blame or sin The judicial inquiry absolved the soldiers. Synonyms excuse, free, clear, release, deliver, loose, forgive, discharge, liberate, pardon, exempt, acquit, vindicate, remit, let off, set free, exonerate, exculpate, shrive Definition to pronounce someone not guilty He was acquitted of disorderly behaviour by magistrates. Synonyms clear, free, release, deliver, excuse, relieve, discharge, liberate, vindicate, exonerate, absolve, exculpateDefinition to insist upon (one's rights, etc.) The republics began asserting their right to govern themselves. Synonyms insist upon, stress, defend, uphold, put forward, vindicate, press, stand up for Additional synonymsDefinition to support in the face of criticism The members of the committee strongly defended their decision. Synonyms support, champion, justify, maintain, sustain, plead for, endorse, assert, stand by, uphold, vindicate, stand up for, espouse, speak up for, stick up for (informal) Definition to put forward a reason or justification for (an action, fault, or offending person) I know you're upset but that doesn't excuse your behaviour. Synonyms justify, explain, defend, vindicate, condone, mitigate, apologize for, make excuses for Definition to clear (someone) of blame or a criminal charge The official report exonerated the school of any blame. Synonyms acquit, clear, excuse, pardon, justify, discharge, vindicate, absolve, exculpateDefinition to defend (an action) as being warranted This decision was fully justified by economic conditions. Synonyms explain, support, warrant, bear out, legitimize, establish, maintain, confirm, defend, approve, excuse, sustain, uphold, acquit, vindicate, validate, substantiate, exonerate, legalize, absolve, exculpateDefinition to defend against contradiction Synonyms support, back, champion, defend, justify, advocate, fight for, stand by, uphold, argue for, vindicate, plead for, take up the cudgels for Definition to give formal approval to They have yet to ratify the treaty. Synonyms approve, sign, establish, confirm, bind, sanction, endorse, uphold, authorize, affirm, certify, consent to, validate, bear out, corroborate, authenticateDefinition to establish (a story) as genuine There is little scientific evidence to substantiate the claims. Synonyms support, prove, confirm, establish, affirm, verify, validate, bear out, corroborate, attest to, authenticateDefinition to maintain or defend against opposition The crown court upheld the magistrate's decision. Synonyms confirm, support, sustain, endorse, approve, justify, hold to, ratify, vindicate, validate |