Synonyms of vindicate
10 similar words
Another word for vindicate is clear. Other synonyms of vindicate are absolve, exculpate, exonerate and disculpate.
Synonyms and similar words for vindicate
verbTo clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
- absolveTo pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt.
- clearTo remove from suspicion, especially of having committed a crime.
- exonerateTo free (someone) from accusation or blame.
- assoilzie ScotlandFollowed by from or of: to acquit (someone) from a criminal charge; to find (someone) not guilty; to clear.
- acquit
- disculpateTo free from blame or the imputation of a fault; to exonerate.
- exculpateTo clear of or to free from guilt; exonerate.
- acquittance obsoleteTo acquit.
- assoil archaicFollowed by from or of: to acquit (someone) from a criminal charge; to find (someone) not guilty; to clear.
- disculp rareTo disculpate.
Meaning of vindicate
- verb To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
- verb To justify by providing evidence.
- verb To maintain or defend (a cause) against opposition.
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Questions about synonyms of vindicate
- What is another word for vindicate?
- Vindicate has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as clear, absolve, exculpate, exonerate and disculpate.
- What does vindicate mean?
- Vindicate means to clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
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