Vindicate, which has been used in English since at least the mid-16th century, comes from a form of the Latin verb vindicare, meaning “to set free, avenge, or lay claim to.”

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

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

vindicate somebody to prove that somebody is not guilty when they have been accused of doing something wrong or illegal; to prove that somebody is right about something. New evidence …

vindicate (ˈvɪndɪˌkeɪt) vb (tr) 1. to clear from guilt, accusation, blame, etc, as by evidence or argument

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

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

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, suspicion or …

Vindicate definition: To clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments or proof.

vindicate: To clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments or proof.