Definition of vindicate verb in oxford advanced learner's dictionary. “vindicate” means to clear someone of blame or suspicion. There are 12 meanings listed in oed's entry for the verb vindicate, four of which are labelled obsolete.
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See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. To uphold or justify by argument or evidence. To clear, as from an accusation or suspicion:
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If your family thinks you hogged the last piece of pie on thanksgiving, you'll be vindicated when your younger brother fesses up.
Vindicate means to justify, prove, or reinforce an idea — or to absolve from guilt. To prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was…. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. The evidence presented in court will vindicate the defendant.
To clear someone's name, reputation, or actions from suspicion, doubt, or unjust criticism. They have evidence that will vindicate [= exonerate] her. She will be completely vindicated by the evidence.
