1. to clear someone of blame or suspicion; to prove someone is right or justified
Usage: third person singular present tense of vindicate
2. to show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified
Usage: third person singular present tense of vindicate

Examples

• The new evidence vindicates the defendant’s claims of innocence.
• Her success vindicates years of hard work and dedication.
• The investigation vindicates the whistleblower’s allegations.
• Time often vindicates unpopular decisions made by leaders.
• The DNA test vindicates him after twenty years in prison.
• The audit vindicates the company’s financial practices.
• History vindicates those who stood up for civil rights.