Wednesday, May 7, 2014

VINDICATE

WORD: VINDICATE

MEANING:
1. To clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments or proof: "Our society permits people to sue for libel so that they may vindicate their reputations" (Irving R. Kaufman).
2. To provide justification or support for: vindicate one's claim.
3. To justify or prove the worth of, especially in light of later developments.
4. To defend, maintain, or insist on the recognition of (one's rights, for example).
5. To exact revenge for; avenge.
6. right, proved


EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. Having vindicated the team management's decision to promote him to the No. 3 spot : Says Lokesh Rahul
2. vindicate the rights of the citizens
3. He was vindicated by the court.

PRONOUNCE:
vin·di·cate - विन्डकेट / विन्डकैट

LINK: VINDICATE

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