vindicate in English dictionary

  • vindicate

    Meanings and definitions of "vindicate"

    • To lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim.
    • (obsolete) To liberate; to set free; to deliver.
    • (obsolete) To avenge; to punish
    • To clear from an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
    • To justify by providing evidence.
    • To maintain or defend a cause against opposition.
    • To provide justification for.
    • verb
      To clear from an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
    • verb
      To justify by providing evidence.
    • verb
      To maintain or defend a cause against opposition.
    • verb
      To provide justification for.
    • verb
      To lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim.
    • verb
      (obsolete)
      To liberate; to set free; to deliver.
    • verb
      (obsolete)
      To avenge; to punish
    • to clear from an accusation, suspicion or criticism
    • to justify by providing evidence
    • to maintain or defend a cause against opposition
    • to provide justification
    • to claim
    • verb
      clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof; "You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel"
    • verb
      maintain, uphold, or defend; "vindicate the rights of the citizens"
    • verb
      show to be right by providing justification or proof; "vindicate a claim"

    Synonyms of "vindicate" in English dictionary

    exculpate, acquit, assoil are the top synonyms of "vindicate" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of vindicate

    • vindicate ( third-person singular simple present vindicates, present participle vindicating, simple past and past participle vindicated)
    • vindicate (third-person singular simple present vindicates, present participle vindicating, simple past and past participle vindicated)
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