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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Farmer said she feels vindicated after nearly 30 years.

From BBC

Mr. Green’s critique of “Official Ireland” is vindicated—and welcome like desert in the water in these parts.

From The Wall Street Journal

But for mothers who feel unjustly cut off, building a public platform to speak can be healing, helping them gain support and, in some cases, feel vindicated.

From The Wall Street Journal

Criticized by Yankee pacifists for resorting to violence, Clay replied, “how then can you ask me to go unarmed and yet manfully vindicate those doctrines which every where have been denounced with death?”

From The Wall Street Journal

Only a win vindicates the Canberra decision and can ensure a peaceful holiday in Noosa after the Test.

From BBC

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