What does vindicate mean?
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What does vindicate mean?
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word vindicate .
Princeton's WordNet Rate this definition: 4.0 / 1 vote
justify, vindicate verb show to be right by providing justification or proof "vindicate a claim"
justify, vindicate verb
show to be right by providing justification or proof
"vindicate a claim"
vindicate verb maintain, uphold, or defend "vindicate the rights of the citizens"
maintain, uphold, or defend
"vindicate the rights of the citizens"
vindicate verb clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof "You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel"
clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof
"You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel"
Wiktionary Rate this definition: 1.0 / 1 vote
vindicate verb To clear from an accusation, suspicion or criticism. to vindicate someone's honor
To clear from an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
to vindicate someone's honor
vindicate verb To justify by providing evidence. to vindicate a right, claim or title
To justify by providing evidence.
to vindicate a right, claim or title
vindicate verb To maintain or defend a cause against opposition. to vindicate the rights of labor movement in developing countries
To maintain or defend a cause against opposition.
to vindicate the rights of labor movement in developing countries
vindicate verb To provide justification for. The violent history of the suspect vindicated the use of force by the police.
To provide justification for.
The violent history of the suspect vindicated the use of force by the police.
vindicate verb To lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim.
To lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim.
vindicate verb To liberate; to set free; to deliver.
To liberate; to set free; to deliver.
vindicate verb To avenge; to punish A war to vindicate infidelity.
To avenge; to punish
A war to vindicate infidelity.
Etymology: From vindicatus, perfect passive participle of vindico, from vim, accusative singular of vis, + dico.
Etymology: From vindicatus, perfect passive participle of vindico, from vim, accusative singular of vis, + dico.
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vindicate To vindicate means to clear someone of blame, suspicion, or accusations, providing justification or proof for their actions or behavior. It can also refer to the act of defending or maintaining a right or cause against criticism or affirming its credibility or validity.
To vindicate means to clear someone of blame, suspicion, or accusations, providing justification or proof for their actions or behavior. It can also refer to the act of defending or maintaining a right or cause against criticism or affirming its credibility or validity.
Webster Dictionary Rate this definition: 5.0 / 1 vote
Vindicate verb to lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim
to lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim
Vindicate verb to maintain or defend with success; to prove to be valid; to assert convincingly; to sustain against assault; as, to vindicate a right, claim, or title
to maintain or defend with success; to prove to be valid; to assert convincingly; to sustain against assault; as, to vindicate a right, claim, or title
Vindicate verb to support or maintain as true or correct, against denial, censure, or objections; to defend; to justify
to support or maintain as true or correct, against denial, censure, or objections; to defend; to justify
Vindicate verb to maintain, as a law or a cause, by overthrowing enemies
to maintain, as a law or a cause, by overthrowing enemies
Vindicate verb to liberate; to set free; to deliver
to liberate; to set free; to deliver
Vindicate verb to avenge; to punish; as, a war to vindicate or punish infidelity
to avenge; to punish; as, a war to vindicate or punish infidelity
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary Rate this definition: 0.0 / 0 votes
Vindicate vin′di-kāt, v.t. to lay claim to: to defend: to maintain by force.— n. Vindicabil′ity .— adj. Vin′dicable , that may be vindicated or defended.— n. Vindicā′tion , act of vindicating: defence: justification: support.— adj. Vin′dicātive , vindicating: tending to vindicate: ( Shak. ) revengeful, vindictive.— ns. Vin′dicātiveness , vindictiveness; Vin′dicātor , one who vindicates:— fem. Vin′dicātress .— adjs. Vin′dicātory , tending to vindicate: inflicting punishment; Vindic′tive , revengeful.— adv. Vindic′tively .— n. Vindic′tiveness . [L. vindicāre , -ātum — vis , vim , power, dicāre , to proclaim, dicĕre , to say; others trace to the root of venia , favour.]
vin′di-kāt, v.t. to lay claim to: to defend: to maintain by force.— n. Vindicabil′ity .— adj. Vin′dicable , that may be vindicated or defended.— n. Vindicā′tion , act of vindicating: defence: justification: support.— adj. Vin′dicātive , vindicating: tending to vindicate: ( Shak. ) revengeful, vindictive.— ns. Vin′dicātiveness , vindictiveness; Vin′dicātor , one who vindicates:— fem. Vin′dicātress .— adjs. Vin′dicātory , tending to vindicate: inflicting punishment; Vindic′tive , revengeful.— adv. Vindic′tively .— n. Vindic′tiveness . [L. vindicāre , -ātum — vis , vim , power, dicāre , to proclaim, dicĕre , to say; others trace to the root of venia , favour.]
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How to pronounce vindicate?
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Chaldean Numerology The numerical value of vindicate in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of vindicate in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology The numerical value of vindicate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of vindicate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of vindicate in a Sentence
Kingman Brewster, Jr. : There is no greater challenge than to have someone relying upon you no greater satisfaction than to vindicate his expectation.
Kingman Brewster, Jr. :
There is no greater challenge than to have someone relying upon you no greater satisfaction than to vindicate his expectation.
Assistant US Attorney Chelsea Norell : It was a tremendous honor to be able to vindicate the rights of the victims in the case.
Assistant US Attorney Chelsea Norell :
It was a tremendous honor to be able to vindicate the rights of the victims in the case.
Steven Witzel : While we are disappointed that The SEC filed this action, William Tirrell looks forward to the opportunity to vindicate William Tirrell.
Steven Witzel :
While we are disappointed that The SEC filed this action, William Tirrell looks forward to the opportunity to vindicate William Tirrell.
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.
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.
Immanuel Kant : Have patience awhile; slanders are not long-lived. Truth is the child of time; erelong she shall appear to vindicate thee.
Immanuel Kant :
Have patience awhile; slanders are not long-lived. Truth is the child of time; erelong she shall appear to vindicate thee.
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rechtfertigen, geltend machen, verteidigen, beanspruchen German
pravigi Esperanto
defender, justificar, vindicar, reclamar, reivindicar Spanish
تصدیق کردن Persian
puolustaa, vaatia, perustella, oikea, puhdistaa, osoittaa Finnish
défendre, affirmer, faire valoir, réclamer, revendiquer, justifier, blanchir French
rivendicare Italian
verdedigen, verantwoorden, blaam zuiveren, rechtvaardigen, opeisen, doen gelden, vrijspreken Dutch
vindicar Portuguese
защищать, оправдать Russian
rentvå, rättfärdiga Swedish
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