Associations to the word «Vindicate»

Wiktionary

VINDICATE, verb. To clear from an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
VINDICATE, verb. To justify by providing evidence.
VINDICATE, verb. To maintain or defend a cause against opposition.
VINDICATE, verb. To provide justification for.
VINDICATE, verb. To lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim.
VINDICATE, verb. (obsolete) To liberate; to set free; to deliver.
VINDICATE, verb. (obsolete) To avenge; to punish

Dictionary definition

VINDICATE, verb. Show to be right by providing justification or proof; "vindicate a claim".
VINDICATE, verb. Maintain, uphold, or defend; "vindicate the rights of the citizens".
VINDICATE, verb. Clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof; "You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel".

Wise words

A designer knows he has achieved perfection not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery