Verb: vindicate 'vin-di,keyt
- Show to be right by providing justification or proof
"vindicate a claim";
- justify
- Maintain, uphold, or defend
"vindicate the rights of the citizens"
- Clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof
"You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel"
Derived forms: vindicated, vindicates, vindicating
Type of: acquit, assoil [archaic], clear, defend, exculpate [formal], exonerate, maintain, uphold