Defenition of the word vindicate
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Defenition of the word vindicate
- show to be right
- show to be right by providing justification or proof; "vindicate a claim"
- clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof; "You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel"
- maintain, uphold, or defend; "vindicate the rights of the citizens"
- show to be right by providing justification or proof
- clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof
- maintain, uphold, or defend
Synonyms for the word vindicate
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- absolve
- acquit
- assert
- claim
- clear
- defend
- exculpate
- exonerate
- free from blame
- justify
- maintain
- pardon
- prove
- prove correct
- prove right
- support
Similar words in the vindicate
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- vindicate
- vindicated
- vindicates
Hyponyms for the word vindicate
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- excuse
- explain
- legitimate
Hypernyms for the word vindicate
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- acquit
- assoil
- clear
- defend
- discharge
- exculpate
- exonerate
- maintain
- uphold
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