vindication
gb/vɪndɪkˈeɪʃən/ us/vɪndɪkˈeɪʃən/
C1
English
igazolás, elégtétel, vmi melletti kiállás, védelem, felmentés
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
vindication of [someone]/[something]
When the email trail surfaced, it was total vindication for her.
Amikor előkerült az e-mail-váltás, az teljes igazolást jelentett számára.
His later success felt like vindication after years of criticism.
A későbbi sikere évek bírálatai után afféle elégtételnek hatott.
The report offered vindication for the staff who had raised concerns early.
Learner examples
The test results were my vindication.
A teszteredmények jelentették számomra az igazolást.
She wanted vindication after the accusation.
A vádaskodás után elégtételt akart.
Common mistake:
Often confused with "vindictive" (wanting revenge); "vindication" is about being proved right or cleared.
Meaning
proof you were right
Collocations
seek vindication
|win vindication
|find vindication
|public vindication
|complete vindication
|final vindication
|personal vindication
|feel a sense of vindication
|a moment of vindication
|vindication at last
Synonyms
exoneration (focuses on being cleared of blame or wrongdoing.)
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confirmation (focuses on being proved correct rather than cleared of blame.)
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proof (more general; not necessarily about reputation or blame.)
Antonyms
condemnation (a public judgment that someone is wrong or guilty.)
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incrimination (evidence that suggests wrongdoing rather than innocence.)
Themes
communication
|emotions
|society
|law_and_crime
Definition
when something shows you were right or not guilty
evidence or an outcome that shows someone was not to blame, or that what they said or did was correct.
NOUN
C2
FORMAL
2
védelem
B2
Usage pattern:
vindication of [a right/principle/claim]
The ruling was seen as a vindication of press freedom.
Az ítéletet a sajtószabadság melletti kiállásként értelmezték.
Her essay is a vindication of the value of public libraries.
Esszéje határozott kiállás a közkönyvtárak értéke mellett.
The protest became a broader vindication of workers’ rights.
Learner examples
The decision was a vindication of free speech.
A döntés a szólásszabadság melletti kiállás volt.
His speech was a vindication of their cause.
A beszéde az ügyük melletti kiállás volt.
Common mistake:
Do not use it for a simple excuse; it usually implies a strong defense backed by reasons or evidence.
Meaning
defense of a right or idea
Collocations
a vindication of
|vindication of civil liberties
|vindication of human rights
|vindication of free speech
|moral vindication
|philosophical vindication
|provide a vindication
|offer a vindication
|write a vindication
|demand vindication
Synonyms
defense (broader and more common; may be less emphatic than "vindication".)
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justification (focuses on giving reasons; may not include the idea of being proved right.)
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upholding (emphasizes maintaining or protecting a right or rule.)
Antonyms
refutation (an argument showing a claim is wrong.)
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violation (breaking a right or principle rather than defending it.)
Themes
politics
|law_and_crime
|education
|media
Definition
public support or strong defense of an idea or right
the act of defending, supporting, or justifying a belief, policy, or right, especially in public or in writing.
NOUN
C2
LEGAL
3
felmentés
B2
Usage pattern:
vindication for [someone]
The inquiry ended in her vindication and reinstatement.
A vizsgálat az ő felmentésével és visszahelyezésével zárult.
After years of appeals, he finally received vindication from the court.
Évekig tartó fellebbezések után végre felmentést kapott a bíróságtól.
The agency called the report a vindication of its actions.
Learner examples
The judge’s decision gave him vindication.
A bíró döntése felmentést jelentett számára.
The investigation ended with her vindication.
A vizsgálat az ő felmentésével ért véget.
Common mistake:
In legal contexts, it refers to being officially cleared, not simply feeling satisfied.
Meaning
official clearing of wrongdoing
Collocations
official vindication
|full vindication
|legal vindication
|vindication in court
|vindication by the inquiry
|vindication after an investigation
|seek legal vindication
|receive vindication
|vindication from the tribunal
|vindication of the accused
Synonyms
acquittal (specifically a not-guilty verdict in court.)
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clearance (general term for being cleared; less formal than "vindication".)
Antonyms
conviction (a formal finding of guilt.)
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indictment (a formal accusation rather than a clearing.)
Themes
law_and_crime
|government
Definition
an official result showing someone did nothing wrong
an official decision or finding that clears a person of suspicion or wrongdoing.
Grammar
Dictionary form
vindication
IPA
GB/vɪndɪkˈeɪʃən/
US/vɪndɪkˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
vin - dic - a - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: vindication
- Plural: vindication
Expressions
public vindication
1/pˈʌblɪk vɪndɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
being cleared in public
a public result showing someone was right
Examples
- The apology provided public vindication for the researcher.
- He wanted public vindication, not a quiet settlement.
- The report was seen as public vindication of the whistleblower.
Learner examples
- The article gave her public vindication.
- He asked for public vindication.
seek vindication
1/sˈik vɪndɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
try to be proved right
try to show you were right or innocent
Examples
- She sued the paper to seek vindication after the false story.
- He didn’t want money; he wanted to seek vindication for his team.
- They sought vindication in an independent review.
Learner examples
- He sought vindication after the complaint.
- She is seeking vindication in court.
sweet vindication
1/swˈit vɪndɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
informal
satisfying proof you were right
a very good feeling when you are proved right
Examples
- When the project finally succeeded, it was sweet vindication.
- Her promotion felt like sweet vindication after months of being overlooked.
- The win was sweet vindication for the underdog team.
Learner examples
- Winning was sweet vindication.
- It was sweet vindication for her.