To prove that somebody is right about something. See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. The suits are valid and are being brought to vindicate legal wrongs, under both federal and state law.
Billy on whether D'arcy Wretzky will ever rejoin Smashing
There are 12 meanings listed in oed's entry for the verb vindicate, four of which are labelled obsolete. To prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was…. If your family thinks you hogged the last piece of pie on thanksgiving, you'll be vindicated when your younger brother fesses up.
Vindicate means to justify, prove, or reinforce an idea — or to absolve from guilt.
Gregory, as if to vindicate his master, rolled on to his back and began to wave all four legs in the air. Vindicate somebody to prove that somebody is not guilty when they have been accused of doing something wrong or illegal; When you vindicate someone, you show that they are innocent or correct. They have evidence that will vindicate [= exonerate] her.
Vindicate means to justify, prove, or reinforce an idea — or to absolve from guilt. If your family thinks you hogged the last piece of pie on thanksgiving, you'll be vindicated when your younger brother fesses up. She will be completely vindicated by the evidence. When you seek vindication, you're trying to prove or establish that innocence or correctness.
It’s a word that reflects truth, support, justice, and proof—powerful themes in both writing and everyday conversations.
Using vindicate correctly can be a real boost to your vocabulary toolkit.
