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1. (v.t.) vindicate
to clear, as from an accusation or suspicion:
to vindicate someone's honor.
2. vindicate
to afford justification for; justify.
3. vindicate
to uphold or justify by argument or evidence.
4. vindicate
to maintain or defend against opposition.
5. vindicate
to claim for oneself or another.
6. vindicate
Obs. to free.
7. vindicate
Obs. to punish.
Etymology: (1525–35; < L vindicātus, ptp. of vindicāre to lay claim to, to claim as free, v. der. of vindex claimant, protector)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) justify, vindicate
show to be right by providing justification or proof
"vindicate a claim"
2. (verb) vindicate
maintain, uphold, or defend
"vindicate the rights of the citizens"
3. (verb) vindicate
clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof
"You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (verb) vindicate
to lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim
2. (verb) vindicate
to maintain or defend with success; to prove to be valid; to assert convincingly; to sustain against assault; as, to vindicate a right, claim, or title
3. (verb) vindicate
to support or maintain as true or correct, against denial, censure, or objections; to defend; to justify
4. (verb) vindicate
to maintain, as a law or a cause, by overthrowing enemies
5. (verb) vindicate
to liberate; to set free; to deliver
6. (verb) vindicate
to avenge; to punish; as, a war to vindicate or punish infidelity
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