Vindicate
To clear someone of blame or suspicion; to justify or prove something to be right or valid.
verbVindicate
To clear someone of blame or suspicion; to justify or prove something to be right or valid.
verbImagine This
If you win the case in court, then you will automatically be cleared from blame or suspicion.
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Vindicator (noun); vindication (noun)
Remember This
Related noun: vindication; the root vind- means to defend or claim.
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exonerate, absolve, justify, defend, clear, acquit
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.
Study Deeper
- New DNA evidence vindicated the suspect and led to his release.
- The committee's report vindicated the scientist's controversial methods.
From Latin vindicare 'to claim, defend, avenge'; from vindic- 'claim' + -ate.
Mnemonic: WIN the case to be VINDICATED.
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