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Vendicate

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

Definition: To avenge or seek revenge for a perceived wrongdoing.

Example Sentence: After years of mistreatment, she finally vendicated herself by exposing her former employer's illegal activities.

Sense 2:

Definition: To defend or justify one's actions, beliefs, or ideas.

Example Sentence: The politician vendicated his controversial decision by providing substantial evidence to support it.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Definition: Someone who seeks revenge or retribution.

Example Sentence: The protagonist of the novel is a vendicate, determined to avenge the murder of his family.