vindicate Synonyms

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