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vindicating

/ˈvɪndɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.

Examples :

"After finding the missing money in the drawer, the evidence was vindicating Sarah of the accusation that she had stolen it. "
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Related Words

Illustration accusation

accusation noun

/ˌæk.jə.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/

The act of accusing.

"The accusation of cheating damaged the student's reputation at school. "

Illustration providing

providing verb

/pɹəˈvaɪdɪŋ/

To make a living; earn money for necessities.

"It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage."

Illustration competition

competition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/

The action of competing.

"The competition for this job is strong."

Illustration countries

countries noun

/ˈkʌntɹiz/

(chiefly British) An area of land; a district, region.

"The rolling hills and quaint villages are typical features of the countries surrounding Oxford. "

Illustration suspicion

suspicion noun

/sə.ˈspɪ.ʃən/

The act of suspecting something or someone, especially of something wrong.

"My suspicion that my neighbor was having a party last night was confirmed when I heard loud music. "

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developing verb

/dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

To change with a specific direction, progress.

"The students are developing their reading skills in their English class. "

Illustration opposition

opposition noun

/ɒpəˈzɪʃən/ /ɑpəˈzɪʃn̩/

The action of opposing or of being in conflict.

"The student's opposition to the new school rules caused a disruption. "

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justification noun

/ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

A reason, explanation, or excuse which provides convincing, morally acceptable support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence.

"Her lateness required a strong justification, as the meeting had already started. "

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vindicate verb

/ˈvɪndɪkeɪt/

To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.

"The police investigation vindicated the teacher, proving she had not stolen the school funds. "

Illustration infidelity

infidelity noun

/ˌɪnfɪˈdɛlɪti/

Unfaithfulness in a marriage or an intimate relationship: practice or instance of having a sexual or romantic affair with someone other than one's spouse, without the consent of the spouse.

"The accusations of infidelity led to the breakdown of their marriage. "

Illustration criticism

criticism noun

/ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzəm/

The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed

"The politician received a lot of public criticism for his controversial stance on the issue."

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vindicated verb

/ˈvɪndɪkeɪtɪd/

To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.

"After the security camera footage proved he was at home studying, Mark was vindicated of the cheating accusations. "