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vindicate

Pronunciation: /ˈvɪndɪkeɪt/

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Definition of vindicate

verb

[with object]

clear (someone) of blame or suspicion:hospital staff were vindicated by the inquest verdict
show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified:more sober views were vindicated by events

Derivatives

vindicable
vindication
vindicator
vindicatory

Origin:

mid 16th century (in the sense 'deliver, rescue'): from Latin vindicat- 'claimed, avenged', from the verb vindicare, from vindex, vindic- 'claimant, avenger'