To prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was…. Learn more. Vindicate means to justify, prove, or reinforce an idea †or to absolve from guilt.

Definition of vindicate verb in oxford advanced learner's dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. To clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments or proof. If a person or their decisions, actions, or ideas are vindicated, they are proved to be correct, after people have said that they were wrong. The director said he had been vindicated by the experts' report. To clear someone's name, reputation, or actions from suspicion, doubt, or unjust criticism. See example sentences, synonyms, and etymology for the verb vindicate.

The director said he had been vindicated by the experts' report. To clear someone's name, reputation, or actions from suspicion, doubt, or unjust criticism. See example sentences, synonyms, and etymology for the verb vindicate. To clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like. See examples of vindicate used in a sentence.