Vindicate
Definition
(verb) To clear someone of blame or suspicion
Examples
“The new evidence served to vindicate the accused.”
“I knew she'd vindicate me by noon.”
“The video from the corner store vindicated Maya after weeks of rumors.”
“By Friday, the report had vindicated his decision to close the bridge.”
“If the receipts are real, they'll vindicate him.”
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