To clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments or proof. To prove that somebody is right about something. To prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was….
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See examples of vindicate used in a sentence. To clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like. If your family thinks you hogged the last piece of pie on thanksgiving, you'll be vindicated when your younger brother fesses up.
Vindicate somebody to prove that somebody is not guilty when they have been accused of doing something wrong or illegal;
Vindicate means to justify, prove, or reinforce an idea — or to absolve from guilt. To uphold, maintain, or defend (a cause, etc): To vindicate a claim etymology: To clear, as from an accusation or suspicion:
From latin vindicāre, from vindex claimant ˈvindiˌcator n ˈvindiˌcatory adj The suits are valid and are being brought to vindicate legal wrongs, under both federal and state law. To maintain or defend against opposition. Gregory, as if to vindicate his master, rolled on to his back and began to wave all four legs in the air.