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vindicate

/ vindicate /
verb

Definitions & Examples

verb Sense 1
clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof
"You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel"
Type of:
acquit assoil clear
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something with something
Somebody ----s on something
verb Sense 2
maintain, uphold, or defend
"vindicate the rights of the citizens"
Type of:
maintain defend
Derived:
apologist vindicator justifier defense defence
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 3
show to be right by providing justification or proof
"vindicate a claim"
Type of:
uphold maintain
Kinds of:
excuse explain legitimate
Derived:
defense defence vindication apologist vindicator
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
Semantic Complexity
50%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
20
Times Searched
2
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acquit assoil clear maintain defend uphold excuse explain legitimate