to clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like

to vindicate someone's honor.

to afford justification for; justify

Subsequent events vindicated his policy.

to uphold or justify by argument or evidence

to vindicate a claim.

to assert, maintain, or defend (a right, cause, etc.) against opposition.

to claim for oneself or another.

Roman and Civil Law . to regain possession, under claim of title of property through legal procedure, or to assert one's right to possession.

to get revenge for; avenge.

Obsolete . to deliver from; liberate.

Obsolete . to punish.

verb

accuse , blame , convict , punish , sentence

verb

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 * , apologize , pay back , pay off , redress , repay , requite , avenge , revenge , sustain