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vindication

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of vindication

a setting free from a charge of wrongdoing

  • recanted testimony that resulted in a long-overdue vindication
Synonyms of vindication

acquittal, clearing, exculpation, exoneration
Words Related to vindication

absolution, condonation, forgiveness, pardon, remission

atonement, expiation

compurgation

whitewash
Near Antonyms of vindication

accusation, arraignment, impeachment, incrimination, indictment

prosecution

castigation, censure, condemnation, denunciation
Antonyms of vindication

conviction

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