vindication
UK/.vindi'keiʃәn/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
The action of clearing someone of blame or suspicion; proof that someone or something was right or justified.
洗清罪名、为…平反的行为；证明某人/某事正确或正当的证据。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedThe noun of vindicate: the moment or fact of being cleared and proven right. If vindicate is the act of clearing a name, vindication is the public outcome — the proof on the record that you were right all along.
Root vindic still carries 6 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
The verdict was a complete vindication of her years-long fight.
- 2.
For the scientists, the discovery was a long-awaited vindication.
- 3.
He saw the apology as vindication after months of false accusations.