VINDICATE as VERB

1. Meaning
   • show to be right by providing justification or proof
   Synonym(s)
   • justify (what does justify mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • vindicate a claim
   Hypernyms(s) vindicate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • uphold (what does uphold mean?)
   • maintain (what does maintain mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • excuse (what does excuse mean?)
   • explain (what does explain mean?)
   • legitimate (what does legitimate mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • defense (what does defense mean?)
   • defence (what does defence mean?)
   • vindication (what does vindication mean?)
   • apologist (what does apologist mean?)
   • vindicator (what does vindicator mean?)
   • justifier (what does justifier mean?)
   • justification (what does justification mean?)
   • justification (what does justification mean?)
   • apologist (what does apologist mean?)
   • vindicator (what does vindicator mean?)
   • justifier (what does justifier mean?)
2. Meaning
   • clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof
   Usage Example(s)
   • You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel
   Hypernyms(s) vindicate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • acquit (what does acquit mean?)
   • assoil (what does assoil mean?)
   • clear (what does clear mean?)
   • discharge (what does discharge mean?)
   • exonerate (what does exonerate mean?)
   • exculpate (what does exculpate mean?)
3. Meaning
   • maintain, uphold, or defend
   Usage Example(s)
   • vindicate the rights of the citizens
   Hypernyms(s) vindicate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • maintain (what does maintain mean?)
   • defend (what does defend mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • apologist (what does apologist mean?)
   • vindicator (what does vindicator mean?)
   • justifier (what does justifier mean?)
   • defense (what does defense mean?)
   • defence (what does defence mean?)
   • vindication (what does vindication mean?)
   • vindication (what does vindication mean?)
   • exoneration (what does exoneration mean?)