vindicates

The word “vindicates” has 3 syllables: vin-di-cates

It's pronounced as /ˈvɪn.dəˌkeɪts/


What is synonym and antonym for vindicates?

In the thesaurus, “vindicates” has 47 synonyms and 20 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for vindicates

  • absolves
  • acquits
  • affirms
  • argues
  • asserts
  • attests
  • authenticates
  • avenges
  • avers
  • avouches
  • avows
  • bears out
  • certifies
  • clears
  • condones
  • confirms
  • corroborates
  • declares
  • demonstrates
  • discharges
  • documents
  • establishes
  • exculpates
  • excuses
  • exonerates
  • expiates
  • forgives
  • guarantees
  • liberates
  • pardons
  • professes
  • proves
  • redeems
  • redresses
  • reenforces
  • reinforces
  • releases
  • remits
  • revenges
  • substantiates
  • supports
  • unburdens
  • validates
  • verifies
  • warrants
  • whitewashes
  • witnesses

Antonyms for vindicates

  • accuses
  • arraigns
  • challenges
  • charges
  • contests
  • contradicts
  • convicts
  • criminates
  • denies
  • disavows
  • disclaims
  • disproves
  • disputes
  • gainsays
  • impeaches
  • incriminates
  • indicts
  • questions
  • rebuts
  • refutes

Meanings of vindicates

  • 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.

Example Sentences

  • The new discovery vindicates years of dedicated research.
  • Her success vindicates all the sacrifices she made along the way.
  • This evidence clearly vindicates his earlier warnings.
  • The court ruling finally vindicates their long struggle for justice.
  • The outcome vindicates their bold and unconventional approach.

On this page you'll find 67 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to vindicates, such as: absolves, accuses, acquits, affirms, argues, arraigns, asserts.

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Related Words

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palliates

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absolves

  • acquits
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  • clears
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maintains

  • adduces
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  • contend
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  • continue
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  • provide
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  • vindicate
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  • warrants

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