及物动词
1. 证实;证明…正确;证明…无辜
If a person or their decisions, actions, or ideas are vindicated, they are proved to be correct, after people have said that they were wrong.
1. show to be right by providing justification or proof
e.g. vindicate a claim
Synonym: justify
2. clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof
e.g. You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel
3. maintain, uphold, or defend
e.g. vindicate the rights of the citizens