Definitions

vindicatory

[vin-di-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ˈvɪn dɪ kəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

ADJECTIVE

excusable

Synonyms

WEAK

all right condonable defensible exculpatory explainable fair forgivable justifiable minor moderate not too bad okay pardonable passable permissible plausible reasonable remittable reprievable slight specious temperate tenable trivial understandable venial vindicable warrantable within limits

Antonyms

WEAK

blameable inexcusable unallowable unforgivable unjustifiable

Example Sentences

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vindicatory

They are seeking £1 each in "vindicatory" damages.

From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2026

They are suing him for a nominal £1 in damages for "vindicatory purposes".

From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2026

He is being sued for symbolic damages of £1 for " vindicatory purposes".

From BBC ● Dec. 19, 2024

Mr Murray, a close friend as well as colleague of PC Fletcher, is only seeking £1 in vindicatory damages.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2021

So had come vindicatory advertisement gorgeous beyond the little lady's dreams.

From V. V.'s Eyes by Henry Sydnor Harrison