Vindicate
Meaning: To clear someone of blame or suspicion; also, to show that something was right.
Example
- The new evidence helped to vindicate the wrongly accused man.
Practice question
Which choice best matches the meaning of “vindicate”?
Answer: C) To clear someone of blame or suspicion; also, to show that something was right.
“Vindicate” means: To clear someone of blame or suspicion; also, to show that something was right.
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