vindicated Definition
- 1cleared of blame or suspicion
- 2show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified
Using vindicated: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "vindicated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The new evidence vindicated her and she was released from prison.
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His predictions were vindicated by the outcome of the election.
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I knew I was right all along and this report has vindicated me.
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The court vindicated his claim of innocence.
vindicated Synonyms and Antonyms
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Phrases with vindicated
to be proven correct or justified by events that occur in the future
Example
Despite being ridiculed at the time, his theories were vindicated by history.
vindicated one's honor
to clear one's name or reputation from false accusations or wrongdoing
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He fought to vindicate his honor after being falsely accused of theft.
vindicated by success
to be proven correct or justified by achieving success in a particular field or endeavor
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Her unconventional approach to business was vindicated by the success of her company.
Origins of vindicated
from Latin 'vindicatus', past participle of 'vindicāre', meaning 'to claim, avenge, punish'
Summary: vindicated in Brief
The term 'vindicated' [ˈvɪndɪkeɪtɪd] means to be cleared of blame or suspicion, or to show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified. It can be used to describe situations where someone is exonerated or validated, as in 'The new evidence vindicated her and she was released from prison.' Phrases like 'vindicated by history' and 'vindicated one's honor' denote being proven correct or clearing one's name, while 'vindicated by success' implies achieving success in a particular field or endeavor.
