| VERB | communication | vindicate, justify | show to be right by providing justification or proof |
|---|---|---|---|
| communication | vindicate | maintain, uphold, or defend | |
| communication | vindicate | clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof |
| Sounds | vih'ndahkeyt | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhymes | abate ... welterweight: 559 rhymes with eyt... | |
| Meaning | show to be right by providing justification or proof. | |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern | Somebody ----s something; Something ----s something | |
| Example | "vindicate a claim" | |
| Synonym | justify | |
| Narrower | excuse, explain | Serve as a reason / reason or cause or justification of |
| legitimate | show / show or affirm to be just and legitimate | |
| warrant | show to be reasonable / reasonable or provide adequate ground for | |
| Broader | uphold, maintain | support against an opponent |
| Spanish | justificar | |
| Catalan | justificar | |
| Adjectives | vindicatory | providing justification |
| Nouns | vindication | the justification for some act or belief |
| vindicator | a person who argues to defend or justify some policy or institution | |
| Meaning | Maintain, uphold, or defend. | |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern | Somebody ----s something | |
| Example | "vindicate the rights of the citizens" | |
| Broader | maintain, defend | state or assert |
| Nouns | vindication | the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc. |
| vindication | the justification for some act or belief | |
| vindicator | a person who argues to defend or justify some policy or institution | |
| Meaning | Clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof. | |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern | Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody | |
| Example | "You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel" | |
| Broader | acquit, assoil, clear, discharge, exonerate, exculpate | pronounce not guilty of criminal charges |
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