Vindicate somebody to prove that somebody is not guilty when they have been accused of doing something wrong or illegal; To uphold or justify by argument or evidence. The word 'vindicate' comes from the latin word 'vindicare', which means 'to lay claim to'.
Vindicate means to justify, prove, or reinforce an idea — or to absolve from guilt. See examples of vindicate used in a sentence. Gregory, as if to vindicate his master, rolled on to his back and began to wave all four legs in the air.
To prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was…. To prove that somebody is right about something. To clear, as from an accusation or suspicion: In english, the word evolved to mean 'to clear someone of blame or suspicion'.
If your family thinks you hogged the last piece of pie on thanksgiving, you'll be vindicated when your. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, related words. To clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like. She will be completely vindicated by the evidence.
They have evidence that will vindicate [= exonerate] her.