noun

vindication

vihn-dih-KAYSHN

noun

Proof or evidence that clears someone of blame or confirms that they were right.

"The apology was a small vindication after months of being blamed unfairly."

"For the scientist, the award felt like total vindication of her once-mocked theory."

How to Use Vindication

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe feeling or proof of being shown right after being doubted, blamed, or criticised.

Common pairings

a sense of vindication seek vindication

vindications plural

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The apology was a small _____ after months of being blamed unfairly.

From Latin vindicātiō, from vindicō, "to avenge or defend," ultimately tied to vīs, "force."

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