They have evidence that will vindicate [= exonerate] her. To prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was…. See examples of vindicate used in a sentence.
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To clear, as from an accusation or suspicion: See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and. Vindicate means to justify, prove, or reinforce an idea — or to absolve from guilt.
There are 12 meanings listed in oed's entry for the verb vindicate, four of which are labelled obsolete.
Vindicate somebody to prove that somebody is not guilty when they have been accused of doing something wrong or illegal; To maintain or defend against opposition. The suits are valid and are being brought to vindicate legal wrongs, under both federal and state law. Factsheet what does the verb vindicate mean?
If your family thinks you hogged the last piece of pie on thanksgiving, you'll be vindicated when your younger brother fesses up. She will be completely vindicated by the evidence. To prove that somebody is right about something. To clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like.
Gregory, as if to vindicate his master, rolled on to his back and began to wave all four legs in the air.
To uphold or justify by argument or evidence.
