vindicate

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verb

1. show to be right by providing justification or proof (Freq. 1)
- vindicate a claim
• Syn:
justify
• Derivationally related forms:
vindicatory, vindication, vindicator, justificative (for: justify), justificatory (for: justify), justification (for: justify), justifier (for: justify)
• Hypernyms:
uphold, maintain
• Hyponyms:
excuse, explain, legitimate
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Something ----s something
2. maintain, uphold, or defend
- vindicate the rights of the citizens
• Derivationally related forms:
vindicator, vindication
• Hypernyms:
maintain, defend
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
3. clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof
- You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel
• Hypernyms:
acquit, assoil, clear, discharge, exonerate, exculpate
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s somebody
- Something ----s somebody