Meaning & use

vindicate

verb·Advanced

To show that someone or something was right, justified, or unfairly blamed.

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The recovered records vindicated the employee who reported the error.

Strong ticket sales vindicated her decision to book the larger venue.

A note on using this word

Vindicate can concern an accusation or a disputed judgment; later evidence may vindicate either a person or a decision.

Words with a similar meaning

justifyclearexonerate

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