Associations to the word «Vindicated»

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

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn