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vindicate in French

vindicate in French is blanchir, faire valoir, défendre — vindicate means to free someone from an accusation, suspicion or criticism.

vindicate in French

blanchir
verb
(transitive) To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
faire valoir
verb
(transitive) To justify by providing evidence.
défendre
verb
(transitive) To maintain or defend (a cause) against opposition.
affirmer
verb
(transitive) To maintain or defend (a cause) against opposition.
revendiquer
verb
(transitive) To maintain or defend (a cause) against opposition.
justifier
verb
(transitive) To lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim.
revendiquer
verb
(transitive) To lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim.
réclamer
verb
(transitive) To lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim.

What does "vindicate" mean?

  1. verb To free someone from an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
    "to vindicate someone's honor"
  2. verb To show that something is right or true by giving proof for it.
    "to vindicate a right, claim or title"
  3. verb To stand up for a cause or idea when others oppose it.
    "to vindicate the rights of labor movement in developing countries"
  4. verb To turn out, in the end, to have been sensible, right or fair.
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vindicate in a sentence

  • to vindicate someone's honor
  • to vindicate a right, claim or title
  • to vindicate the rights of labor movement in developing countries

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What is "vindicate" in French?
"vindicate" in French is blanchir, faire valoir, défendre. vindicate means: To free someone from an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
Are there other ways to say "vindicate" in French?
Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "vindicate": blanchir, faire valoir, défendre, affirmer, revendiquer, justifier.
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