Vindicate (Verb)
Meaning 1
Clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof; "You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 2
Maintain, uphold, or defend; "vindicate the rights of the citizens".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The judge's decision helped vindicate the rights of the indigenous community to their ancestral lands.
- The new government made it a priority to vindicate the freedoms enshrined in the constitution.
- Civil rights activists fought tirelessly to vindicate the dignity of marginalized groups.
- The human rights commission worked to vindicate the basic rights of refugees.
- The non-profit organization aimed to vindicate the rights of children to education and healthcare.
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Meaning 3
Show to be right by providing justification or proof; "vindicate a claim".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.