vindicate
IPA: vˈɪndʌkeɪt
verb
- (transitive) To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
- (transitive) To justify by providing evidence.
- (transitive) To maintain or defend (a cause) against opposition.
- (transitive) To provide justification for.
- (transitive) To lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim.
- (transitive, obsolete) To liberate; to set free; to deliver.
- (transitive, obsolete) To avenge; to punish.
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Examples of "vindicate" in Sentences
- The DNA evidence finally vindicated the wrongly accused man, proving his innocence
- Her hard work and dedication to the project vindicated her decision to pursue a career in research
- The jury's verdict vindicated the victim's claims of harassment in the workplace
- The success of the film vindicated the director's bold choice to take risks with the storyline
- With the recent findings, the scientist felt vindicated in his theories about climate change
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