Definitions for vindicateˈvɪn dɪˌkeɪt
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
vin•di•cateˈvɪn dɪˌkeɪt(v.t.)-cat•ed, -cat•ing.
to clear, as from an accusation or suspicion:
to vindicate someone's honor.
to afford justification for; justify.
to uphold or justify by argument or evidence.
to maintain or defend against opposition.
to claim for oneself or another.
Obs.to avenge.
Obs. to free.
Obs. to punish.
Origin of vindicate:
1525–35; < L vindicātus, ptp. of vindicāre to lay claim to, to claim as free, v. der. of vindex claimant, protector
vin′di•ca`tor(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
justify, vindicate(verb)
show to be right by providing justification or proof
"vindicate a claim"
vindicate(verb)
maintain, uphold, or defend
"vindicate the rights of the citizens"
vindicate(verb)
clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof
"You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel"
Wiktionary
vindicate(Verb)
To clear from an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
to vindicate someone's honor
vindicate(Verb)
To justify by providing evidence.
to vindicate a right, claim or title
vindicate(Verb)
To maintain or defend a cause against opposition.
to vindicate the rights of labor movement in developing countries
vindicate(Verb)
To provide justification for.
The violent history of the suspect vindicated the use of force by the police.
vindicate(Verb)
To lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim.
vindicate(Verb)
To liberate; to set free; to deliver.
vindicate(Verb)
To avenge; to punish
A war to vindicate infidelity.
Origin: From vindicatus, perfect passive participle of vindico, from vim, accusative singular of vis, + dico.
Webster Dictionary
Vindicate(verb)
to lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim
Vindicate(verb)
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
Vindicate(verb)
to support or maintain as true or correct, against denial, censure, or objections; to defend; to justify
Vindicate(verb)
to maintain, as a law or a cause, by overthrowing enemies
Vindicate(verb)
to liberate; to set free; to deliver
Vindicate(verb)
to avenge; to punish; as, a war to vindicate or punish infidelity
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