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

The quality of being vindicative.

In a vindicative manner.

present participle of vindicate

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of vindicate

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.

(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