Definition of vindicate Vindicate

/vɪˈndʌkejt/ - [vindukeyt] - vin•di•cate

We found 17 definitions of vindicate from 4 different sources.

What does vindicate mean?

Verb vindicates, vindicating, vindicated
vindicate - maintain, uphold, or defend; "vindicate the rights of the citizens"
		defend, maintain argue or speak in defense of; "She supported the motion to strike"
vindicate - clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof; "You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel"
		assoil, exculpate, exonerate, acquit, discharge, clear pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges"
vindicate - show to be right by providing justification or proof; "vindicate a claim"
		justify
		uphold, maintain stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
		explain, excuse make plain and comprehensible; "He explained the laws of physics to his students"
		legitimate make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone); "They legitimized their natural child"

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vindicate (v. t.)
To lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim.
vindicate (v. t.)
To maintain or defend with success; to prove to be valid; to assert convincingly; to sustain against assault; as, to vindicate a right, claim, or title.
vindicate (v. t.)
To support or maintain as true or correct, against denial, censure, or objections; to defend; to justify.
vindicate (v. t.)
To maintain, as a law or a cause, by overthrowing enemies.
vindicate (v. t.)
To liberate; to set free; to deliver.
vindicate (v. t.)
To avenge; to punish; as, a war to vindicate or punish infidelity.