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How to pronounce vindicate in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms justify
Type of uphold, maintain
Has types explain, warrant, excuse, legitimate
Derivation vindication, vindicator, vindicatory


vindicate a claim.
Type Words
Type of acquit, assoil, clear, discharge, exculpate, exonerate


You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel.
Type Words
Type of maintain, defend
Derivation vindication, vindicator


vindicate the rights of the citizens.

Examples of vindicate

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This does not vindicate the American invasion, which unleashed chaos and strife.
From the economist.com
Others mocked this choice, but Davison was certain posterity would vindicate him.
From the guardian.co.uk
Tagliabue's ruling did nothing to vindicate Saints coaches or the organization.
From the timesunion.com
Both Katz and Lavra told the jury it will vindicate their respective clients.
From the sacbee.com
Not all Tories shared his confidence, nor did the early opinion polls vindicate it.
From the telegraph.co.uk
People close to George W. Bush say history will eventually vindicate his presidency.
From the time.com
George W. Bush has often said that historians will vindicate his presidency.
From the time.com
Magnitsky might also appear to vindicate the officials he had accused of wrongdoing.
From the nytimes.com
On one hand, the results would seem to vindicate his tough-on-Bush approach.
From the time.com
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  • Justify: show to be right by providing justification or proof; "vindicate a claim"
  • Maintain, uphold, or defend; "vindicate the rights of the citizens"
  • Clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof; "You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel"
  • (vindicated) absolved: freed from any question of guilt; "is absolved from all blame"; "was now clear of the charge of cowardice"; "his official honor is vindicated"
  • (vindication) the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.; "friends provided a vindication of his position"
  • (vindication) defense: the justification for some act or belief; "he offered a persuasive defense of the theory"
  • Vindicated is a 2008 book written by former baseball player Josu00E9 Canseco. This book, similar to his first, Juiced: Wild Times, Rampant 'Roids, Smash Hits & How Baseball Got Big, focuses mainly on steroids in baseball. Vindicated has made several headlines. Canseco also writes of the now infamous 1998 party at his home.
  • (Vindicated (Invader Zim)) Invader Zim, branded as "Invader ZIM," is an American animated television series that was produced by, and subsequently aired on Nickelodeon. ...
  • (Vindicated (song)) "Vindicated" is a song by Dashboard Confessional released on the 2004 soundtrack for the film Spider-Man 2. This track is the theme for the movie. The song is also featured on the Bonus Track edition of their 2006 album, Dusk and Summer. ...