vindication

noun

vin·​di·​ca·​tion ˌvin-də-ˈkā-shən 

: an act of vindicating : the state of being vindicated

specifically : justification against denial or censure : defense

Synonyms of vindication

• pardon
• clearing
• forgiveness
• acquittal
• exoneration

Examples of vindication in a Sentence

recanted testimony that resulted in a long-overdue vindication

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead, much of the rest of the soccer world will likely feel vindication – and more than a little bit of satisfaction at American humiliation on such a huge stage. — Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

For Alston, the scale of the effort offers a personal vindication. — Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Markets do not pay for eventual intellectual vindication. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Not everyone sees that as a vindication of Greenspan's thesis, however. — Dan Simms, USA Today, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vindication

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation