What does Vindicate mean?
Definitions for Vindicate
ˈvɪn dɪˌkeɪtvin·di·cate
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Princeton's WordNet
justify, vindicateverb
show to be right by providing justification or proof
"vindicate a claim"
vindicateverb
maintain, uphold, or defend
"vindicate the rights of the citizens"
vindicateverb
clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof
"You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel"
Wiktionary
vindicateverb
To clear from an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
to vindicate someone's honor
vindicateverb
To justify by providing evidence.
to vindicate a right, claim or title
vindicateverb
To maintain or defend a cause against opposition.
to vindicate the rights of labor movement in developing countries
vindicateverb
To provide justification for.
The violent history of the suspect vindicated the use of force by the police.
vindicateverb
To lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim.
vindicateverb
To liberate; to set free; to deliver.
vindicateverb
To avenge; to punish
A war to vindicate infidelity.
Etymology: From vindicatus, perfect passive participle of vindico, from vim, accusative singular of vis, + dico.
ChatGPT
vindicate
To vindicate means to clear someone of blame, suspicion, or accusations, providing justification or proof for their actions or behavior. It can also refer to the act of defending or maintaining a right or cause against criticism or affirming its credibility or validity.
Webster Dictionary
Vindicateverb
to lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim
Vindicateverb
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
Vindicateverb
to support or maintain as true or correct, against denial, censure, or objections; to defend; to justify
Vindicateverb
to maintain, as a law or a cause, by overthrowing enemies
Vindicateverb
to liberate; to set free; to deliver
Vindicateverb
to avenge; to punish; as, a war to vindicate or punish infidelity
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Vindicate
vin′di-kāt, v.t. to lay claim to: to defend: to maintain by force.—n. Vindicabil′ity.—adj. Vin′dicable, that may be vindicated or defended.—n. Vindicā′tion, act of vindicating: defence: justification: support.—adj. Vin′dicātive, vindicating: tending to vindicate: (Shak.) revengeful, vindictive.—ns. Vin′dicātiveness, vindictiveness; Vin′dicātor, one who vindicates:—fem. Vin′dicātress.—adjs. Vin′dicātory, tending to vindicate: inflicting punishment; Vindic′tive, revengeful.—adv. Vindic′tively.—n. Vindic′tiveness. [L. vindicāre, -ātum—vis, vim, power, dicāre, to proclaim, dicĕre, to say; others trace to the root of venia, favour.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Vindicate in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Vindicate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of Vindicate in a Sentence
We are confident that the trial in this case will conclusively vindicate Adam and finally bring closure to these outrageous allegations.
There is no greater challenge than to have someone relying upon you no greater satisfaction than to vindicate his expectation.
While we are disappointed that The SEC filed this action, William Tirrell looks forward to the opportunity to vindicate William Tirrell.
Jack Montague intends to sue Yale University to vindicate Jack Montague rights.
SDUSD should promptly revise its policy to include religious exemptions for students. Otherwise, we are confident that we will fully vindicate our clients’ rights either in the Ninth Circuit or in the U.S. Supreme Court, if necessary.
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- بررArabic
- rechtfertigen, geltend machen, verteidigen, beanspruchenGerman
- pravigiEsperanto
- defender, justificar, vindicar, reclamar, reivindicarSpanish
- تصدیق کردنPersian
- puolustaa, vaatia, perustella, oikea, puhdistaa, osoittaaFinnish
- défendre, affirmer, faire valoir, réclamer, revendiquer, justifier, blanchirFrench
- rivendicareItalian
- 변호하다Korean
- verdedigen, verantwoorden, blaam zuiveren, rechtvaardigen, opeisen, doen gelden, vrijsprekenDutch
- vindicarPortuguese
- защищать, оправдатьRussian
- rentvå, rättfärdigaSwedish
- แก้ตัวThai
- 表白Chinese
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