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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 need "to punish the club and to vindicate those clubs who have complied with the relevant rules" is referenced.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Megan notes that the data vindicate Fed officials’ decision to keep interest rates steady at the January meeting.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Julia and Mark discuss the remaining paths to justice after the killing of Renee Good and examine what happens when the DOJ abandons its duty to seek accountability and vindicate civil rights.

From Slate • Jan. 17, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Trouble arose only when authors used their stories to vindicate themselves against a great hurt or perceived injustice.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris