vindicate
verb (used with object)
to clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like.
vindicated
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past participleof vindicate.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof vindicate.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
vindicateverb (used with object)to clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like.
Example Sentences
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Algorithms learn what makes us angry, afraid or vindicated, then serve us more of it.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 1, 2026
The result also vindicated Van’s claim to the championship.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
Admirers cheered that the court had at last vindicated Andrew Johnson.
From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2026
But she was ultimately vindicated, especially with her wildcard selections, which also included relative veteran Leona Maguire.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
By the time she stalked out of Dona Luz headquarters two hours later, having been badgered unmercifully and then vindicated at least partially by rent-a-car records in the capital, Abby was fuming.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
