(transitive) To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism. / (transitive) To justify by providing evidence. / (transitive) To maintain or defend (a cause) against opposition.

simple past tense and past participle of vindicate

justified, avenged or cleared of blame

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of vindicate

The act of vindicating or the state of being vindicated. / Evidence, facts, statements, or arguments that justify a claim or belief.

plural of vindication

a person who vindicates.

plural of vindicator

present participle of vindicate

The quality of being vindicative.