vindicate vs legitimate

legitimate vs vindicate

vindicate is not an adjective while legitimate is an adjective.

vindicate and legitimate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
vindicate	No	No	Yes	No
legitimate	No	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, legitimate is a hyponym of vindicate; that is, legitimate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than vindicate:

vindicate: show to be right by providing justification or proof
legitimate: show or affirm to be just and legitimate

Other hyponyms of vindicate include excuse, explain, warrant.

vindicate (adjective)	legitimate (adjective)
	of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
	in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles
	authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
	based on known statements or events or conditions

vindicate (verb)	legitimate (verb)
show to be right by providing justification or proof	make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone)
clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof	show or affirm to be just and legitimate
maintain, uphold, or defend	make legal

Difference between vindicate and legitimate

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