vindicate
/ˈvɪndɪkeɪt/
CEFR level C2Topic SocietyWord #7247 in the learning path
证明无辜；证明正确
Definitions
v. To prove someone innocent or show that something was justified.
证明无辜；证明正确
Example
The security footage vindicated the cleaner accused of stealing.
监控录像证明了那位被指控偷窃的清洁工是无辜的。
The significant decline in road accidents appears to vindicate the council's decision to introduce lower speed limits.
交通事故显著减少，似乎证明市政委员会降低限速的决定是正确的。
Collocations
- vindicate a decision
- vindicate an approach
- feel vindicated
Word family
- vindication (n.)
Synonyms
- justify
- exonerate
Usage tip
强调证据或结果证明正确，不只是口头辩护。
FAQ
- What does vindicate mean?
- To prove someone innocent or show that something was justified.
- How is vindicate pronounced?
- UK /ˈvɪndɪkeɪt/, US /ˈvɪndɪkeɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
