Word Games Pro Dictionary
vindicate
verb
To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
Quick reference
Word Facts
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈvɪn.dɪˌkeɪt
Listen
Audio Pronunciation
No pronunciation audio available.
Meaning
Definitions
verb
To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
“to vindicate someone's honor”
To justify by providing evidence.
“to vindicate a right, claim or title”
To maintain or defend (a cause) against opposition.
“to vindicate the rights of labor movement in developing countries”
To provide justification for.
“The violent history of the suspect vindicated the use of force by the police.”
To lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim.
To liberate; to set free; to deliver.
To avenge; to punish
“a war to vindicate infidelity”
In context
Example Sentences
to vindicate someone's honor
to vindicate a right, claim or title
to vindicate the rights of labor movement in developing countries
The violent history of the suspect vindicated the use of force by the police.
a war to vindicate infidelity