Third-person singular simple present indicative form of vindicate

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

justified, avenged or cleared of blame

simple past tense and past participle of vindicate

Vindicating, having a tendency to vindicate. / Vindictive, excessively vengeful.

present participle of vindicate

The quality of being vindicative.

able to be vindicated; justifiable

plural of vindex

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