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- pronunciation:
- vIn
dih
keIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
vindicates, vindicating, vindicated |
| definition 1: |
to free from an accusation, suspicion, or doubt by indisputable proof.
The testimony of the surprise witness vindicated the innocent man.- synonyms:
- exonerate, justify
- similar words:
- absolve, acquit, clear, exculpate, excuse, free
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| definition 2: |
to show the validity of.
The experiment vindicated her theory.- synonyms:
- validate
- similar words:
- authenticate, confirm, corroborate, defend, excuse, justify, prove, substantiate, uphold, verify
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| related words: |
absolve, apologize, clear, confirm, defend, evidence, exonerate, explain, sustain, uphold |
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| derivation: |
vindicator (n.) |
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