1. vindicate - verb
· show to be right by providing justification or proof; "vindicate a claim"
Synonym(s): justify
2. vindicate - verb
· maintain, uphold, or defend; "vindicate the rights of the citizens"
3. vindicate - verb
· clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof; "You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel"
Hypernym(s): acquit, assoil, clear, discharge, exonerate, exculpate
4. vindicated - adjective
· freed from any question of guilt; "is absolved from all blame"; "was now clear of the charge of cowardice"; "his official honor is vindicated"
Synonym(s): absolved, clear, cleared, exculpated, exonerated
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