Definition of Vindicate

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Vindicate

To lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim.

To maintain or defend with success; to prove to be valid; to assert convincingly; to sustain against assault; as, to vindicate a right, claim, or title.

To support or maintain as true or correct, against denial, censure, or objections; to defend; to justify.

To maintain, as a law or a cause, by overthrowing enemies.

To liberate; to set free; to deliver.

To avenge; to punish; as, a war to vindicate or punish infidelity.

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Vindicate Quotations

Psychology keeps trying to vindicate human nature. History keeps undermining the effort.
Mason Cooley

Christians take Scriptures out of context to try to justify or to vindicate retreat and cowardice.
Randall Terry

There is no greater challenge than to have someone relying upon you; no greater satisfaction than to vindicate his expectation.
Kingman Brewster, Jr.

I hope to God that the inner strength that will vindicate my deeds will in good time spring forth from my own people. I have done as I had to on the prompting of my inner voice.
Kurt Huber

I have been used for a purpose, and there will be a certain tragic occurrence happening if you don't take my testimony and somehow vindicate me so my people don't suffer because of what I have done.
Jack Ruby

Vindicate Translations

vindicate in German is verteidigen, rechtfertigen

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