verb (past participle of 'vindicate') as in strong fondness

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condemned, ostracized, discredited

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Example:The mayor was condemned for his handling of the public funds scandal.

Definition:Accused or given to be guilty of an offense or crime; declared to be deserving of blame; censured; blamed; criticized; also, rejected in judgment.

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Example:After the scandal, he felt ostracized by his colleagues.

Definition:Shunned or isolated; excluded; lacking allies, especially by one's peers; marginalized.

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Example:The findings were discredited when it was found that the sample size was too small.

Definition:Formally or officially disavowed, refuted, or denied; declared false or dishonorable; discredited the claim as false.

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