exculpate, absolve, exonerate, acquit, vindicate mean to free from a charge. exculpate implies a clearing from blame or fault often in a matter of small importance.

Definition of vindicate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

VINDICATE definition: to clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like. See examples of vindicate used in a sentence.

VINDICATE meaning: 1. to prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was…. Learn more.

"The suits are valid and are being brought to vindicate legal wrongs, under both federal and state law.

vin•di•cate (ˈvɪn dɪˌkeɪt) v.t. -cat•ed, -cat•ing. 1. to clear, as from an accusation or suspicion: to vindicate someone's honor. 2. to afford justification for; justify. 3. to uphold or justify by …

Jan 2, 2026 · vindicate (third-person singular simple present vindicates, present participle vindicating, simple past and past participle vindicated) (transitive) To clear of an accusation, …

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They have evidence that will vindicate [= exonerate] her. She will be completely vindicated by the evidence.

to clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like: to vindicate someone's honor. to afford justification for; justify: Subsequent events vindicated his policy. to uphold or justify by …