vindicate

[vin-di-keyt] / ˈvɪn dɪˌkeɪt /

VERB

prove one's innocence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolve acquit corroborate defend disprove exonerate justify prove refute substantiate uphold

STRONG

advocate argue assert claim clear confute contend establish exculpate excuse extenuate free guard maintain protect rationalize rehabilitate second shield support warrant whitewash

WEAK

bear out disculpate do justice to free from blame plead for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blame charge condemn convict deny disprove incriminate prove sentence

STRONG

attack desert destroy forget hurt ignore neglect oppose reject ruin

WEAK

accuse punish

Example Sentences

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But she stuck with it and felt vindicated as the market recovered.

From The Wall Street Journal

Other nations - particularly those with most to gain from their continued production - felt vindicated.

From BBC

The war seemed to vindicate America’s bold experiment in democracy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Although many have clamored to see Mr. Trump charged, and felt vindicated this week, the risks of failure are considerable.

From New York Times

Azeem Rafiq says he feels "vindicated" and has "closure" after a hearing into his allegations of racism at Yorkshire delivered its verdict.

From BBC