Vindicate

usgb/ˈvɪndɪkeɪt/
verb

To prove that someone or something is right or true.

Her belief in her friend's innocence was vindicated when the real criminal was caught.
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  • vindicate a claim
  • vindicate a belief
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Proving Rightness

Used when evidence supports a previously doubted statement or belief.

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The scientist felt vindicated when his theory was supported by experiments.
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Positive Emotional Charge

Carries a feeling of satisfaction when someone's claims are proven correct.

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She was vindicated at last when the test results came back positive.
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Not About Revenge

Focuses on truth being acknowledged rather than retaliating against others.

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After years of ridicule, his vindication came through sheer determination and facts.
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