vindicate synonyms

vindicate

v.

  1. To clear

    acquit, free, absolve; see absolve, excuse.

  2. To defend

    plead for, second, support; see defend 3.

  3. To justify

    prove, bear out, warrant; see justify 2. See syn. study at absolve.

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