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vindicated
Vindicated (adj) means Shown to be right, justified, or free of blame after doubt or criticism. Example: “She felt vindicated when the test results proved her right all along.”
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Shown to be right, justified, or free of blame after doubt or criticism.
"She felt vindicated when the test results proved her right all along."
"The engineer was vindicated when the inquiry cleared him of any wrongdoing."
How to use vindicated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishProven correct or innocent after being doubted or blamed.
Common pairings
feel vindicated
completely vindicated
finally vindicated
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What does “vindicated” mean?
The word “vindicated” means shown to be right, justified, or free of blame after doubt or criticism. In plain terms, proven correct or innocent after being doubted or blamed.
How do you use “vindicated” in a sentence?
Here is “vindicated” used in a sentence: “She felt vindicated when the test results proved her right all along.”
What part of speech is “vindicated”?
“Vindicated” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of vindicated?
"vindicated" (adj) means shown to be right, justified, or free of blame after doubt or criticism.
