Pronunce (3)
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/ˈvɪndɪˌkeɪ̯t/
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[ˈvɪndɪˌkʰeɪ̯t]
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ˈvɪn.dɪˌkeɪt
Verbo
To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
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to vindicate someone's honor
Altri esempi (1)
As a man of vision, he understood this. Without Cerberus, humanity was doomed to an existence of groveling subservience at the feet of alien masters. Still, there were those who would call what he did criminal. Unethical. Amoral. History would vindicate him, but until it did he and his followers were forced to exist in hiding, working toward their goals in secret.
To justify by providing evidence.
Uso- transitivo
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to vindicate a right, claim or title
The Ukrainians immediately demanded a goal and their claims were vindicated as replays showed the ball crossed the line before Terry's intervention.
Altri esempi (2)
Also see: United National Congress, Trinidad and Tobago
Kamla Persad Bissessar: " We have been vindicated, but it is a victory for the people"
To maintain or defend (a cause) against opposition.
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to vindicate the rights of labor movement in developing countries
When Trump's election pulled back the curtain on the rise of the far-right in America, I'd naively assumed the Jewish left would be vindicated.
To be proven reasonable, correct, or justified.
Uso- transitivo
To provide justification for.
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The violent history of the suspect vindicated the use of force by the police.
To lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim.
Uso- transitivo
To liberate; to set free; to deliver.
Uso- obsoleto
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To avenge; to punish.
Uso- obsoleto
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a war to vindicate infidelity
Verbo
show to be right by providing justification or proof
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vindicate a claim
maintain, uphold, or defend
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vindicate the rights of the citizens
clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof
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You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel