vin·di·cate 
/ˈvɪndəˌkeɪt/ verb
vin·di·cates; vin·di·cat·ed; vin·di·cat·ing /ˈvɪndəˌkeɪt/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to show that (someone) should not be blamed for a crime, mistake, etc. : to show that (someone) is not guilty
▪ They have evidence that will vindicate [=exonerate] her. ▪ She will be completely vindicated by the evidence. 2 : to show that (someone or something that has been criticized or doubted) is correct, true, or reasonable
▪ These discoveries vindicate their theory. ▪ Their approach to the problem has been vindicated by the positive results. ▪ He felt vindicated when the truth became known.
▪ They have evidence that will vindicate [=exonerate] her. ▪ She will be completely vindicated by the evidence.
▪ These discoveries vindicate their theory. ▪ Their approach to the problem has been vindicated by the positive results. ▪ He felt vindicated when the truth became known.
— vin·di·ca·tion /ˌvɪndəˈkeɪʃən/ noun
[noncount] ▪ She didn't need any further vindication. [singular] ▪ The positive results are a vindication of their approach.
/ˌvɪndəˈkeɪʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ She didn't need any further vindication. [singular] ▪ The positive results are a vindication of their approach.
