To clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments or proof. To clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like. See examples of vindicate used in a sentence.

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. 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 prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it wasÒ€¦. Learn more.

To prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it wasÒ€¦. Learn more.