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Definition vindicate in American English

vindicate verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈvɪndɪˌkeɪt/
1

to prove that someone is right, or that something they said, did, or decided was right, especially when most people believed they were wrong

Example

I feel vindicated now since the court ruled in my favor.

Example

The latest research vindicates what we've been arguing for years.

Synonyms and related words
show prove point to
1.1

to prove that someone who was accused of a crime or dishonest act is not guilty

Synonyms and related words
clear eliminate vindicate
Definition vindicate in American English