Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vindicate
verb
vin·di·cate
Definition
To clear someone of blame or suspicion.
Examples
- She hoped the new evidence would vindicate her claims.
- The lawyer worked tirelessly to vindicate his client’s reputation.
- After years of controversy, the research findings finally vindicated the scientist’s theories.
Meaning
Vindicate means to show that someone is right or to prove that they are not guilty of a wrongdoing. It often implies providing evidence or support that justifies someone’s actions or statements.
Synonyms
- absolve
- exonerate
- clear
- justify
- defend
