Overview of verb vindicate

The verb vindicate has 3 senses

• justify, vindicate -- (show to be right by providing justification or proof; "vindicate a claim")


• vindicate -- (maintain, uphold, or defend; "vindicate the rights of the citizens")


• vindicate -- (clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof; "You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel")

Overview of adj vindicated

The adj vindicated has 1 sense

• absolved, clear, cleared, exculpated, exonerated, vindicated -- (freed from any question of guilt; "is absolved from all blame"; "was now clear of the charge of cowardice"; "his official honor is vindicated")