vindicator

vin·di·cate

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [vin-di-keyt]
- /ˈvɪn dɪˌkeɪt/
- /ˌvɪn.dəˈk.eɪ.tə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vin-di-keyt]
- /ˈvɪn dɪˌkeɪt/

Definitions of vindicator word

verb with object vindicator to clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like: to vindicate someone's honor. 1
verb with object vindicator to afford justification for; justify: Subsequent events vindicated his policy. 1
verb with object vindicator to uphold or justify by argument or evidence: to vindicate a claim. 1
verb with object vindicator to assert, maintain, or defend (a right, cause, etc.) against opposition. 1
verb with object vindicator to claim for oneself or another. 1
verb with object vindicator Roman and Civil Law. to regain possession, under claim of title of property through legal procedure, or to assert one's right to possession. 1

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Origin of vindicator

First appearance:

before 1525

One of the 28% oldest English words

1525-35; < Latin vindicātus (past participle of vindicāre to lay legal claim to (property), to free (someone) from servitude (by claiming him as free), to protect, avenge, punish), equivalent to vindic- (stem of vindex claimant, protector, avenger) + -ātus -ate1

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Parts of speech for Vindicator

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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vindicator popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for vindicator

noun vindicator

avenger — to take vengeance or exact satisfaction for: to avenge a grave insult.
champion — A champion is someone who has won the first prize in a competition, contest, or fight.
medalist — a person to whom a medal has been awarded.
endorser — A person who endorses.
expounder — A person who expounds, explains.

All 6 Synonyms of vindicator