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Vindicate definition: clear someone of blame or suspicion. Check meanings examples usage tips pronunciation domains related words.

 

Definition of vindicate. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners writers teachers and students with advanced intermediate and beginner levels.

 

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. Kaufman).

 

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.

 

"The suits are valid and are being brought to vindicate legal wrongs under both federal and state law.

 

Vindicate definition: 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 which has been used in English since at least the mid-16th century comes from a form of the Latin verb vindicare meaning ?to set free avenge or lay claim to.?

 

VINDICATE definition: 1. to prove that what someone said or did was right or true after other people thought it was?. Learn more.