Verb
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| vindicate -
maintain, uphold, or defend; "vindicate the rights of the citizens"
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defend,
maintain argue or speak in defense of; "She supported the motion to strike"
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| vindicate -
clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof; "You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel"
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assoil,
exculpate,
exonerate,
acquit,
discharge,
clear pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges"
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| vindicate -
show to be right by providing justification or proof; "vindicate a claim"
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justify |
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uphold,
maintain stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
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explain,
excuse make plain and comprehensible; "He explained the laws of physics to his students"
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legitimate make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone); "They legitimized their natural child"
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