vindication
noun
Simple meaning
Evidence, facts, statements, or arguments that justify a claim or belief.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
vɪndəˈkeɪʃən
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
The act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.
“Friends provided a vindication of his position.”
The act of vindicating or the state of being vindicated.
Evidence, facts, statements, or arguments that justify a claim or belief.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.
Used this way, vindication is a common word with a faintly unfavourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“Friends provided a vindication of his position.”
- Emotional tone
- Slightly negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Critical or judgemental
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Usage note
It most often appears in the pattern “vindication of …”, which is worth copying when you use it.
Natural pattern: vindication of …
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- “Friends provided a vindication of his position.”noun
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