vindicate

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vindicate

(verb)

Meaning

to clear someone of blame

Example

"The new evidence served to vindicate her claims of innocence."

Synonyms

justifyexonerateclear

Antonyms

accusecondemn

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'vindicatus', meaning to claim or defend.
Related word forms
  • verb: vindicated
  • noun: vindication

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