C2verbformallawpolitics
US/ˈvɪn.də.keɪt/
UK/ˈvɪn.dɪ.keɪt/
to prove that someone was right or innocent after other people doubted or blamed them
In context
The court's ruling vindicated the nurse, who had been wrongly blamed for the error.
Scientists who warned about the virus early on now feel vindicated.
Strong sales vindicated the company's decision to enter the Vietnamese market.
Words that go with vindicate
verb + preposition
- vindicated byHer approach was vindicated by the results.
- vindicated inShe felt vindicated in her decision to leave the company early.
adverb + verb
- fully vindicatedAfter a two-year investigation, the doctor was fully vindicated.
- completely vindicatedThe coach felt completely vindicated when the young players won the cup.
- later vindicatedHis warnings, ignored at the time, were later vindicated.