vindicatory

adjective
UK: /vɪnˈdɪkətəri/
US: /vɪnˈdɪkeɪtɔːri/

  1. Serving to clear from accusation, suspicion, or doubt; providing justification or defense.

    1. The evidence was vindicatory, proving his innocence.
    2. The newly discovered documents provided a vindicatory explanation for her actions, absolving her of blame.

  2. Serving to avenge, punish, or retaliate; relating to or characterized by revenge.

    1. The verdict felt vindicatory to the victim's family.
    2. His speech held a strong vindicatory tone, demanding justice for the wrongdoings he had suffered.

Synonyms

exculpatory justificatory defensive avenging

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vindicatory" in English means: Serving to clear from accusation, suspicion, or doubt; providing justification or defense., Serving to avenge, punish, or retaliate; relating to or characterized by revenge..

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

Synonyms for "vindicatory": exculpatory, justificatory, defensive, avenging.

Example usage of "vindicatory": "The evidence was vindicatory, proving his innocence.". More examples on the page.