Vindication Synonyms and Antonyms

vĭndĭ-kāshən
A freeing or clearing from accusation or guilt
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. exculpation
  2. exoneration
  3. acquittal
A statement that justifies or defends something, such as a past action or policy
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. defense
  2. exoneration
  3. justification
  4. acquittal
  5. apologetic
  6. clearance
  7. apologia
  8. compurgation
  9. proof
  10. explanation
  11. apology
  12. exculpation
  13. support
  14. extenuating-circumstances
  15. absolution
  16. pardon
  17. mitigating circumstances
  18. revenge
  19. substantiation
  20. defence
Antonyms:
  1. blame
  2. charge
  3. conviction
Synonyms:
(Adjective)
  1. revengeful
  2. vindictive
  3. wrathful

Words Related to Vindication

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Vindication Sentence Examples

  • The result for Austria was a triumphant vindication of Metternich's diplomacy.

  • The placing of her on the throne meant a final victory over ancient prejudices, a vindication of the new ideas of progress.

  • He published anonymously (though without succeeding in concealing the authorship) An Address to the People of New York, in vindication of the constitution; and in the state convention at Poughkeepsie he ably seconded Hamilton in securing its ratification by New York.

  • It contains a vindication of the study of Greek, and of the desirability of printing the text of the Greek Testament - views which at that date required an enlightened understanding to enter into, and which were condemned by the party to which More afterwards attached himself.

  • In England's Confusion, published on the 30th of May 1659, in the True and Full Narrative, and in The Brief Necessary Vindication, he gave long accounts of the attempt to enter the house and of his ejection, while in the Curtaine Drawne he held up the claims of the Rump to derision.

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