To prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it wasÒ€¦. Learn more. To clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like.

To clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments or proof: Our society permits people to sue for libel so that they may vindicate their reputations (irving r. They have evidence that will vindicate [= exonerate] her. She will be completely vindicated by the evidence. To clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments or proof. Vindicate means to justify, prove, or reinforce an idea Ò€ or to absolve from guilt. If your family thinks you hogged the last piece of pie on thanksgiving, you'll be vindicated when your younger brother fesses up.

To clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments or proof. Vindicate means to justify, prove, or reinforce an idea Ò€ or to absolve from guilt. If your family thinks you hogged the last piece of pie on thanksgiving, you'll be vindicated when your younger brother fesses up. Vindicate, which has been used in english since at least the mid-16th century, comes from a form of the latin verb vindicare, meaning Ò€œto set free, avenge, or lay claim to. Ò€