vindication
Vindication (noun) means Proof or evidence that clears someone of blame or confirms that they were right. Example: “The apology was a small vindication after months of being blamed unfairly.”
How to use vindication
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe feeling or proof of being shown right after being doubted, blamed, or criticised.
Word forms
vindications plural
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The apology was a small _____ after months of being blamed unfairly.
Etymology
From Latin vindicātiō, from vindicō, "to avenge or defend," ultimately tied to vīs, "force."
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What does “vindication” mean?
The word “vindication” means proof or evidence that clears someone of blame or confirms that they were right. In plain terms, the feeling or proof of being shown right after being doubted, blamed, or criticised.
How do you pronounce “vindication”?
“Vindication” is pronounced vihn-dih-KAYSHN (/ˌvɪndəˈkeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “vindication” in a sentence?
Here is “vindication” used in a sentence: “The apology was a small vindication after months of being blamed unfairly.”
What part of speech is “vindication”?
“Vindication” is a noun.
Where does the word “vindication” come from?
The word “vindication” comes from Latin. From Latin vindicātiō, from vindicō, "to avenge or defend," ultimately tied to vīs, "force.".
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