verb
- to clear someone of blame or suspicion; to prove that someone is not guilty
- to show or prove that something is right, reasonable, or justified
Examples
- The DNA evidence vindicated the wrongly accused man.
- She felt vindicated when her predictions proved correct.
- The investigation vindicated the company’s safety procedures.
- His success vindicated his decision to change careers.
- The audit vindicated the treasurer’s financial management.
- New research vindicated the scientist’s controversial theory.