vindication meaning

UK US /vɪndəˈkeɪʃən/ 4 syllables

vindication (noun): the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc..

vindication has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

vindication as a noun

  1. the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.
    • friends provided a vindication of his position

    Synonyms: exoneration

    Type of: clearing

    Kinds: justification, rehabilitation

    Related forms: vindicate

  2. the justification for some act or belief
    • he offered a persuasive defense of the theory

    Synonyms: defense, defence

    Type of: justification

    Kinds: apology, alibi, excuse

    Related forms: vindicate

How to pronounce vindication

vindication is pronounced /vɪndəˈkeɪʃən/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.

Words that rhyme with vindication

Word lists: words starting with VI · words ending in ON · 11-letter words

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