vindicate, v.
(vindicated, vindicates, vindicating)
freq. cnt. 1
(vindicated, vindicates, vindicating)
freq. cnt. 1
show to be right by providing justification or proof
<verb.communication> freq. cnt.: 10 freq. cnt.: 9 freq. cnt.: 1
justify vindicate
sample sentences
"vindicate a claim"verb frames
Somebody ----s somethingSomething ----s something
verb frames
Somebody ----s somethingSomething ----s something
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derivationally related form
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derivationally related form
clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof
<verb.communication>
vindicate
sample sentences
"You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel"verb frames
Somebody ----s somebodySomething ----s somebody
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hypernym
maintain, uphold, or defend
<verb.communication>
vindicate
sample sentences
"vindicate the rights of the citizens"verb frames
Somebody ----s something
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derivationally related form
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