Synonyms & related words for vindicate

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of vindicate — including justify, exonerate, exculpate, defend, acquit, prove. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to vindicate

Explore words related to vindicate — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include vindicable, vindication, exonerator, vindicatory, vindicator, compurgation, reclaimant, exonerative. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for vindicate

Common synonyms for vindicate include justify, exonerate, exculpate, defend, acquit, prove, refute, disprove — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does vindicate come from?

The word vindicate breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root vindic-, from Latin vindex (“claimant, avenger”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.