- justify, vindicate - show to be right by providing justification or proof; "vindicate a claim"
--1 is one way to uphold, maintain
Sample sentences:Derived forms: noun vindication2, noun vindicator1
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something
- vindicate - maintain, uphold, or defend; "vindicate the rights of the citizens"
--2 is one way to maintain, defend
Sample sentence:Derived forms: noun vindicator1, noun vindication2, noun vindication1
Somebody ----s something
- vindicate - clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof; "You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel"
--3 is one way to acquit, assoil, clear, discharge, exonerate, exculpate
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody