Vindicate: meaning, definitions and examples

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vindicate

[ ˈvɪndɪkeɪt ]

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legal

To clear (someone) of blame or suspicion; show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified.

Synonyms

absolve, exonerate, justify

Examples of usage

He was completely vindicated by the evidence presented in court.
The new evidence vindicated her claim of innocence.

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general

To defend, maintain, or justify (a cause or claim) against opposition.

Synonyms

defend, support, validate

Examples of usage

She tried to vindicate her decision to resign by pointing out the toxic work environment.
He wanted to vindicate his stance on environmental issues.

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

Word origin

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.