vindicated; vindicating
Definition of vindicate
1a
: to free from allegation or blame
b(1)
: confirm, substantiate
(2)
: to provide justification or defense for : justify
c
: to protect from attack or encroachment : defend
2
: avenge
3
: to maintain a right to
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The first known use of vindicate was circa 1571
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