vindicated

The word “vindicated” has 4 syllables: vin-di-cat-ed

It's pronounced as /ˈvɪn.dəˌkeɪ.tɪd/

What is synonym and antonym for vindicated?

In the thesaurus, “vindicated” has 63 synonyms and 32 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for vindicated along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for vindicated

absolved
acquitted
affirmed
argued
asserted
attested
authenticated
avenged
averred
avouched
avowed
blameless
bore out
certified
cleanhanded
clear
cleared
condoned
confirmed
corroborated
declared
demonstrated
discharged
documented
established
ethical
exculpated
excused
exonerated
expiated
faultless
forgave
guaranteed
guiltless
impeccable
inculpable
innocent
irreproachable
law-abiding
liberated
lily-white
moral
pardoned
professed
proved
redeemed
redressed
reenforced
reinforced
released
remitted
revenged
righteous
substantiated
supported
unburdened
upright
validated
verified
virtuous
warranted
whitewashed
witnessed

Antonyms for vindicated

accused
arraigned
blamable
blameworthy
censurable
challenged
charged
condemned
contested
contradicted
convicted
criminated
culpable
denied
disavowed
disclaimed
disproved
disputed
gainsaid
guilty
hangdog
impeachable
impeached
incriminated
indictable
indicted
punishable
questioned
rebutted
refuted
shamed
shamefaced

Meanings of vindicated

verb
1. To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
2. To justify by providing evidence.
3. To maintain or defend (a cause) against opposition.
4. To provide justification for.
5. To lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim.
6. To liberate; to set free; to deliver.
7. To avenge; to punish.
adjective
1. Justified, avenged or cleared of blame.

Example Sentences

She finally felt vindicated when the truth came out.
His predictions were vindicated by the unexpected results.
The court’s ruling vindicated his years of quiet perseverance.
They stood vindicated after critics doubted their project.
Historical documents later vindicated the controversial decision.

On this page you'll find 95 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to vindicated, such as: absolved, accused, acquitted, affirmed, argued, arraigned, asserted.

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