English to English verb
1 |
show to be right by providing justification or proof | | Example: vindicate a claim
source: wordnet30
2 |
maintain, uphold, or defend | | Example: vindicate the rights of the citizens
source: wordnet30
3 |
clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof | | Example: You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel
source: wordnet30
4 |
To lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim. | | source: webster1913
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