vindicate (v.)

to clear of blame

Examples

• The results vindicated him.

Key rules

• Vindicate means prove someone was right or clear them of blame
• Vindicate someone, vindicate a decision
• Vindication is the noun

Common mistakes

• The results vindicated to him → The results vindicated him
• He was vindicated of the charge → He was cleared of the charge

Use cases

• Discussing court cases
• Describing decisions proved right
• Writing about reputation