vindicate Synonyms

justify maintain claim substantiate support free from blame sustain uphold validate sanctifying revenge revendicate retribute redeeming redeemed rationalize ratify venge verify justifies reason out explain away wipe off plump for get even rationalise bear out back up account for to assert whitewashed whitewash warranting warrant prove pardon palliate disculpate discharge defend defending corroborate confirm condone clear avenge authenticate assert apologize advocate