Vindicate

verb

Word Frequency: 0.7

Definitions

1.verbTo clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.

"to vindicate someone's honor"

2.verbTo justify by providing evidence.

"to vindicate a right, claim or title"

3.verbTo maintain or defend (a cause) against opposition.

"to vindicate the rights of labor movement in developing countries"

4.verbTo provide justification for.

"The violent history of the suspect vindicated the use of force by the police."

5.verbTo lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim.

6.verbTo liberate; to set free; to deliver.

7.verbTo avenge; to punish

"a war to vindicate infidelity"

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