To clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like. See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Some common synonyms of vindicate are absolve, acquit, exculpate, and exonerate.
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To prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was…. Definition of vindicate verb in oxford advanced learner's dictionary. There are 12 meanings listed in oed's entry for the verb vindicate, four of which are labelled obsolete.
She will be completely vindicated by the evidence.
To uphold or justify by. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. To clear, as from an accusation or suspicion: The director said he had been vindicated by the.
If a person or their decisions, actions, or ideas are vindicated, they are proved to be correct, after people have said that they were wrong. They have evidence that will vindicate [= exonerate] her. See examples of vindicate used in a sentence.
