verb
vindicate
Vindicate (verb) means to clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
verb
1
To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
2
To justify by providing evidence.
3
To maintain or defend (a cause) against opposition.
4
To be proven reasonable, correct, or justified.
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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.
Rhymes for vindicate
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What is the meaning of vindicate?
"vindicate" (verb) means to clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
What are the different meanings of vindicate?
"vindicate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism; 2. To justify by providing evidence; 3. To maintain or defend (a cause) against opposition.