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Vindicate
To clear someone of blame or suspicion; to justify or prove something to be right or valid.
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If you win the case in court, then you will automatically be cleared from blame or suspicion.
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Sounds Like
Win_the_case
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Vindicator (noun); vindication (noun)
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Related noun: vindication; the root vind- means to defend or claim.
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Other Forms
vindicationnoun
vindicatedadjective
vindicatingverb
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Connect With
exonerate, absolve, justify, defend, clear, acquit
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Note
Do not confuse with 'convict' (to find someone guilty). Vindicate means to clear someone's name or to prove a claim is right, often using evidence.
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Examples
- New DNA evidence vindicated the suspect and led to his release.
- The committee's report vindicated the scientist's controversial methods.
Synonyms
exonerateabsolvejustifyvindicateclear
Antonyms
condemnconvictimplicate
Etymology
From Latin vindicare 'to claim, defend, avenge'; from vindic- 'claim' + -ate.
Mnemonic
Mnemonic: WIN the case to be VINDICATED.
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Absolve
verbTo free someone from blame or responsibility; to pardon or exonerate.
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verbTo give up completely, to desert or leave behind, or to relinquish a claim, plan, or responsibility.
Abate
verbTo decrease in amount or intensity; to reduce or end something.
Abolish
verbTo formally end or repeal a system, practice, or institution; to officially put an end to something established.
Abridge
verbTo shorten (a text, speech, or other work) by omitting parts; to condense.
Abscond
verbTo depart secretly or flee, especially to avoid detection or arrest.
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