Associations to the word «Vindicate»

Wiktionary

VINDICATE, verb. To clear from an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
VINDICATE, verb. To justify by providing evidence.
VINDICATE, verb. To maintain or defend a cause against opposition.
VINDICATE, verb. To provide justification for.
VINDICATE, verb. To lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim.
VINDICATE, verb. (obsolete) To liberate; to set free; to deliver.
VINDICATE, verb. (obsolete) To avenge; to punish

Dictionary definition

VINDICATE, verb. Show to be right by providing justification or proof; "vindicate a claim".
VINDICATE, verb. Maintain, uphold, or defend; "vindicate the rights of the citizens".
VINDICATE, verb. Clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof; "You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel".

Wise words

The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of because words diminish your feelings - words shrink things that seem timeless when they are in your head to no more than living size when they are brought out.
Stephen King