Vindicate: meaning, definitions and examples
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vindicate
[ ˈvɪndɪkeɪt ]
legal
To clear (someone) of blame or suspicion; show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was completely vindicated by the evidence presented in court.
- The new evidence vindicated her claim of innocence.
Translations
Translations of the word "vindicate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 justificar
🇮🇳 साबित करना
🇩🇪 rechtfertigen
🇮🇩 membenarkan
🇺🇦 виправдовувати
🇵🇱 usprawiedliwiać
🇯🇵 正当化する (せいとうかする)
🇫🇷 justifier
🇪🇸 justificar
🇹🇷 haklı çıkarmak
🇰🇷 정당화하다
🇸🇦 تبرير
🇨🇿 ospravedlnit
🇸🇰 ospravedlniť
🇨🇳 辩护 (biànhù)
🇸🇮 opravičiti
🇮🇸 réttlæta
🇰🇿 ақтау
🇬🇪 გაპრავება
🇦🇿 haqlı çıxarmaq
🇲🇽 justificar
Etymology
The word 'vindicate' comes from the Latin word 'vindicare', which means 'to lay claim to'. In English, the word evolved to mean 'to clear someone of blame or suspicion'. The idea of vindication has historical roots in the legal system, where evidence is presented to prove innocence or justification. Over time, 'vindicate' has also come to be used more generally to defend or justify a cause or claim.
See also: vindication.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,166, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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