vindicate
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/icons/point.icon EXCULPATE, ABSOLVE, EXONERATE, ACQUIT, VINDICATE mean to free from a charge. EXCULPATE implies a clearing from blame or fault often in a matter of small importance. e.g. exculpating himself from the charge of overenthusiasm
ABSOLVE implies a release either from an obligation that binds the conscience or from the consequences of disobeying the law or committing a sin. e.g. cannot be absolved of blame
EXONERATE implies a complete clearance from an accusation or charge and from any attendant suspicion of blame or guilt. e.g. exonerated by the investigation
ACQUIT implies a formal decision in one's favor with respect to a definite charge. e.g. voted to acquit the defendant
e.g. her judgment was vindicated
MAINTAIN stresses firmness of conviction. e.g. steadfastly maintained his innocence
ASSERT suggests determination to make others accept one's claim. e.g. asserted her rights
DEFEND implies maintaining in the face of attack or criticism. e.g. defended his voting record
e.g. his success vindicated our faith in him
JUSTIFY implies showing to be true, just, or valid by appeal to a standard or to precedent. e.g. the action was used to justify military intervention
verb with object
«…に対して» 〈人〉の潔白を証明する, 容疑を晴らす «of» ; 〈人〉への非難［嫌疑, 中傷］の不当性を立証する; 〈人格など〉を証明する
e.g. hospital staff were vindicated by the inquest verdict.
〈行為･主張･権利など〉の正当さを立証する
e.g. more sober views were vindicated by events.
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