To prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was…. To clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments or proof. See examples of vindicate used in a sentence.
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To clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like.
To uphold or justify by argument or evidence.
She will be completely vindicated by the evidence. Vindicate means to justify, prove, or reinforce an idea — or to absolve from guilt. If your family thinks you hogged the last piece of pie on thanksgiving, you'll be vindicated when your. Gregory, as if to vindicate his master, rolled on to his back and began to wave all four legs in the air.
To prove that somebody is right about something. They have evidence that will vindicate [= exonerate] her. To clear, as from an accusation or suspicion: