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Definition vindicate in British English

vindicate verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈvɪndɪkeɪt/
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 favour.

Example

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

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1.1

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

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Definition vindicate in British English