Definitions for vindicate
ˈvɪn dɪˌkeɪtvin·di·cate

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. justify, vindicateverb

   show to be right by providing justification or proof

   "vindicate a claim"

2. vindicateverb

   maintain, uphold, or defend

   "vindicate the rights of the citizens"

3. vindicateverb

   clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof

   "You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel"

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. vindicateverb

   To clear from an accusation, suspicion or criticism.

   to vindicate someone's honor

2. vindicateverb

   To justify by providing evidence.

   to vindicate a right, claim or title

3. vindicateverb

   To maintain or defend a cause against opposition.

   to vindicate the rights of labor movement in developing countries

4. vindicateverb

   To provide justification for.

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

5. vindicateverb

   To lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim.

6. vindicateverb

   To liberate; to set free; to deliver.

7. vindicateverb

   To avenge; to punish

   A war to vindicate infidelity.

8. Etymology: From vindicatus, perfect passive participle of vindico, from vim, accusative singular of vis, + dico.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Vindicateverb

   to lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim

2. 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

3. Vindicateverb

   to support or maintain as true or correct, against denial, censure, or objections; to defend; to justify

4. Vindicateverb

   to maintain, as a law or a cause, by overthrowing enemies

5. Vindicateverb

   to liberate; to set free; to deliver

6. Vindicateverb

   to avenge; to punish; as, a war to vindicate or punish infidelity

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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.]

Matched Categories

1. • Acquit
   • Defend
   • Uphold

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of vindicate in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of vindicate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of vindicate in a Sentence

1. House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler:

   Given the nature of the Republican Party, they were never going to convict, no matter what. But we had to do it, because we had to set markers, you had to say that you can't normalize this conduct. This kind of thing The President has done can't be done by The President or by future presidents. You had to vindicate the constitution.

2. William Blackstone:

   And, lastly, to vindicate these rights, when actually violated and attacked, the subjects of England are entitled, in the first place, to the regular administration and free course of justice in the courts of law; next to the right of petitioning the king and parliament for redress of grievances; and, lastly, to the right of having and using arms for self preservation and defense.

3. John Hunter:

   Mr. Howerton is ready and eager to vindicate himself in court. He’s innocent of the charges, and he’s doing the right thing. If someone has a warrant out for his arrest, then he needs to turn himself in.

4. Press Secretary Brian Fallon:

   We again would like to see the government agencies involved in this process to proceed as quickly as possible in conducting a review of the emails, we think it will vindicate all the points we made today on this whole matter.

5. David Webb:

   We are confident that the trial in this case will conclusively vindicate Adam and finally bring closure to these outrageous allegations.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=vindicate
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Vindicate
3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vindicate
4. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=vindicate