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vindicate
Vindicate (verb) means to free someone from an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
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1
To free someone from an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
"to vindicate someone's honor"
2
To show that something is right or true by giving proof for it.
"to vindicate a right, claim or title"
3
To stand up for a cause or idea when others oppose it.
"to vindicate the rights of labor movement in developing countries"
4
To turn out, in the end, to have been sensible, right or fair.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin vindicātus, perfect passive participle of vindicō (“lay legal claim to something; set free; protect, avenge, punish”), from vim, accusative singular of vīs (“force, power”), + dīcō (“say; declare, state”). See avenge.
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What is the meaning of vindicate?
"vindicate" (verb) means to free someone from an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
What is another word for vindicate?
Other words for "vindicate" include justify.
What is the opposite of vindicate?
Opposites of "vindicate" include condemn, denounce.
What are the different meanings of vindicate?
"vindicate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To free someone from an accusation, suspicion or criticism; 2. To show that something is right or true by giving proof for it; 3. To stand up for a cause or idea when others oppose it.
