vindicate

verb
UK: /ˈvɪndɪkeɪt/
US: /ˈvɪndɪkeɪt/

  1. To prove that someone is not guilty.

    1. New evidence helped to vindicate him.
    2. The investigation aims to vindicate the reputation of my client, completely.

  2. To show that someone or something is correct or true.

    1. This decision will vindicate our approach.
    2. The success of the program appears to vindicate the initial optimistic forecasts.

Synonyms

acquit justify clear absolve exonerate
vindicate adjective

  1. Having been freed from any question of guilt.

    1. He felt vindicated by the jury's decision.
    2. After years, the vindicated defendant was finally able to start a normal life.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vindicate" in English means: To prove that someone is not guilty., To show that someone or something is correct or true..

The phonetic transcription of "vindicate" is /ˈvɪndɪkeɪt/ in British English and /ˈvɪndɪkeɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vindicate": acquit, justify, clear, absolve, exonerate.

Example usage of "vindicate": "New evidence helped to vindicate him.". More examples on the page.