Vindicated Meaning in English

word · lemma: vindicate

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Definition

When someone is proven right, innocent, or justified after being doubted or accused.

Usage & Nuances

'Vindicated' is often used in formal or legal contexts when someone's reputation or innocence is confirmed after mistrust or accusation. Common in discussions about being proven right after criticism. Not to be confused with 'justified,' which focuses more on reasons than on being proved innocent.

• Spanish: reivindicado - justificado - exonerado
• Portuguese (BR): justificado - inocentado - reivindicado
• Portuguese (PT): justificado - inocentado - reivindicado
• Chinese (Simplified): 被证明清白 - 被证实无罪 - 得到辩护
• Chinese (Traditional): 被證明清白 - 被證實無罪 - 得到辯護
• Hindi: साबित हुआ कि सही था - निर्दोष सिद्ध हुआ
• Arabic: تم تبرئته - ثبتت براءته - ثبتت صحته
• Bengali: অপরাধমুক্ত প্রমাণিত - নির্দোষ প্রমাণিত - সঠিক প্রমাণিত
• Russian: оправдан - реабилитирован
• Japanese: 無実が証明された - 正当と認められた
• Vietnamese: được minh oan - được xác minh là đúng
• Korean: 입증된 - 결백이 입증된
• Turkish: aklanmış - haklı çıkmış
• Urdu: بری الذمہ قرار دیا گیا - بے گناہ ثابت ہوا
• Indonesian: terbukti benar - dibenarkan - dibuktikan tak bersalah

Example Sentences

After the investigation, he was vindicated and released.

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She felt vindicated when the truth came out.

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The scientist was finally vindicated by new research.

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It was a tough year, but being vindicated made it all worth it.

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All those who doubted me are quiet now that I’m vindicated.

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He smiled as the judge’s verdict vindicated his actions.

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