Type and usage of vindicate from BoostVocab

Smart Search Learn a New Word

vindicate

/'vɪndə,keɪt/

Synonyms of vindicate Antonyms of vindicate Examples of vindicate Usage of vindicate Parts of vindicate Definition that contains vindicate Words sounding like vindicate Explanation of vindicate

verb
show to be right by providing justification or proof
- + New List
"vindicate a claim"

Similar:

justify

type of:
uphold maintain
verb
clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof
- + New List
"You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel"

type of:
acquit assoil clear discharge exculpate exonerate
verb
maintain, uphold, or defend
- + New List
"vindicate the rights of the citizens"

type of:
maintain defend

Examples of vindicate

"vindicate a claim"
"You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel"
"vindicate the rights of the citizens"