Definitions

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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The next round of earnings reports could—hopefully—go a long way in vindicating his current bullish thesis on banks, and ours.

From Barron's

“I do think they will feel vindicated,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

A spokesperson for campaign group said it vindicated "years we have spent fighting to expose the truth" about the High Priority Lane.

From BBC

Bethell's performances have vindicated England's decision to pluck him from relative obscurity.

From BBC

Until this week, they were vindicated, as oil and gas supplies were unaffected by regional conflicts.

From Barron's