vindicate

• 动词，指免除某人的指控、嫌疑或批评，或证明其无罪、正确或合理。

A verb used to indicate the act of clearing someone or something from blame, suspicion, or criticism, or proving them to be right or justified.

1. Clear of blameC1formal

   To prove that someone is not guilty of a crime or mistake.

   洗清罪名

   • The new evidence vindicated the accused man.
   • She was vindicated when the real culprit confessed.
   • The court's decision vindicated his claims of innocence.

   同义词absolveacquitclearexculpateexonerate

   反义词accuseblamecondemnconvictimplicateincriminateinculpate

2. Justify or supportC1formal

   To show that a belief, claim, or decision is correct or justified.

   证明正确

   • The results of the experiment vindicated her hypothesis.
   • His success vindicated his unconventional methods.
   • The policy was vindicated by the positive economic data.

   同义词confirmcorroboratejustifysubstantiatesupportupholdvalidateverify

   反义词condemndisproveincriminaterefute