vindicate
/ˈvɪn.dɪˌkeɪt/verb
Middle School
1
To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
2
To justify by providing evidence.
3
To maintain or defend (a cause) against opposition.
4
To be proven reasonable, correct, or justified.
5
To provide justification for.
6
To lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim.
7
To liberate; to set free; to deliver.
8
To avenge; to punish.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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