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Definition of Vindicate
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

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

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

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

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

Vindicate Translations

vindicate in German is verteidigen, rechtfertigen


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