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

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of vindicate

simple past tense and past participle of vindicate

justified, avenged or cleared of blame

The quality of being vindicative.

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

present participle of vindicate

plural of vindex

able to be vindicated; justifiable

The quality of being vindicable.