Synonyms for vindicate
ˈvɪn dɪˌkeɪt

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1. justify, vindicate(verb)

   show to be right by providing justification or proof

   "vindicate a claim"

   Synonyms:
   rationalize, absolve, free, apologise, excuse, rationalise, apologize, warrant, justify

2. vindicate(verb)

   maintain, uphold, or defend

   "vindicate the rights of the citizens"

   Synonyms:
   justify

3. vindicate(verb)

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

   "You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel"

   Synonyms:
   justify

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1. vindicate

   Avenge and revenge, once close synonyms, are now far apart in meaning. To avenge is to visit some offense with punishment, in order to vindicate the righteous, or to uphold and illustrate the right by the suffering or destruction of the wicked. "And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he avenged him that was oppressed, and smote the Egyptian," Acts vii, 24. To revenge is to inflict harm or suffering upon another through personal anger and resentment at something done to ourselves. Avenge is unselfish; revenge is selfish. Revenge, according to present usage, could not be said of God. To retaliate may be necessary for self-defense, without the idea of revenge. Compare REVENGE.

   Synonyms:
   avenge, punish, retaliate, revenge, visit

   Preposition:
   Avenge on or upon (rarely, avenge oneself of) a wrong-doer.

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1. vindicate

   Synonyms:
   assert, maintain, uphold, clear, support, defend, claim, substantiate, justify, establish

   Antonyms:
   waive, abandon, surrender, forego, disprove, disestablish, neutralize, nullify, destroy, subvert, annul, vitiate

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1. vindicate(v. a.)

   Synonyms:
   justify, defend, uphold, speak for, contend for

2. vindicate(v. a.)

   Synonyms:
   assert, maintain, support, stand by, make good

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1. vindicate(v)

   Synonyms:
   justify

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1. List of paraphrases:

   assert

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How to use vindicate in a sentence?

1. David Webb:

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

2. Steven Witzel:

   While we are disappointed that The SEC filed this action, William Tirrell looks forward to the opportunity to vindicate William Tirrell.

3. Marcus Gillum:

   These records vindicate and add more evidence that at every turn I was paying my own way or was with my family, for all trips, including picking up tickets from my brother, Marcus, who was with a group of his own friends.

4. Kingman Brewster, Jr.:

   There is no greater challenge than to have someone relying upon you no greater satisfaction than to vindicate his expectation.

5. Enu Mainigi:

   Throughout her career, Ms. Tolstedt acted with the utmost integrity and concern for doing the right thing, a full and fair examination of the facts will vindicate Carrie.

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