Meaning & use
vindicated
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Cleared of blame or suspicion, or proven to be right after being doubted or criticized.
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Years later, new evidence vindicated the scientist whose theory had once been mocked.
The team felt vindicated when their underdog strategy finally led to a championship.
A note on using this word
"Vindicated" often carries a sense of satisfaction or relief, since it implies someone was doubted or criticized before ultimately being proven correct.
Words with a similar meaning
exoneratedjustified
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Words with an opposite meaning
condemnedincriminated
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