vindicate
- verb (v)
Meaning: prove one’s innocence
Synonyms:
absolve
acquit
advocate
argue
assert
bear out
claim
clear
confute
contend
corroborate
defend
disculpate
disprove
do justice to
establish
exculpate
excuse
exonerate
extenuate
free
free from blame
guard
justify
maintain
plead for
protect
prove
rationalize
refute
rehabilitate
second
shield
substantiate
support
uphold
warrant
whitewash
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