All words
word

Vindication

Vih-nduh-KAY-shuhn

/vɪndʌˈkeɪʃʌn/

Listen

Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.

Syllable breakdown

vindication

Dictionary meaning

The act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.

Examples

  • Supportive friends provided a vindication of the single person's position.

Synonyms: exoneration

People also look up

Serendipity

ser-en-DIP-i-tee

Petrichor

PET-ri-kor

Pulchritude

PUL-kri-tood

Ennui

ahn-WEE

Learn one new pronunciation a day

Get a word, name or idiom like “Vindication” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.

Something wrong? Suggest a correction