vindicate
— Verb
– English
~ clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof; "You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel"
vindicate
— Verb
– English
~ show to be right by providing justification or proof; "vindicate a claim"
vindicate
— Verb
– English
~ maintain, uphold, or defend; "vindicate the rights of the citizens"
vindicated
— Adjective
– English
~ freed from any question of guilt; "is absolved from all blame"; "was now clear of the charge of cowardice"; "his official honor is vindicated"