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Exonerated and Vindicated Definitions

Exonerated

To free from blame.

Vindicated

To clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments or proof
"Our society permits people to sue for libel so that they may vindicate their reputations" (Irving R. Kaufman).

Exonerated

To free from a responsibility, obligation, or task.

Vindicated

To defend, maintain, or insist on the recognition of (one's rights, for example).

Exonerated

Freed from any question of guilt, acquitted.
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Vindicated

To demonstrate or prove the value or validity of; justify
The results of the experiment vindicated her optimism.

Exonerated

Same as exculpated.

Vindicated

(Obsolete) To exact revenge for; avenge.

Exonerated

Freed from any question of guilt;
Is absolved from all blame
Was now clear of the charge of cowardice
His official honor is vindicated

Vindicated

Simple past tense and past participle of vindicate
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Vindicated

Justified, avenged or cleared of blame

Vindicated

Freed from any question of guilt;
Is absolved from all blame
Was now clear of the charge of cowardice
His official honor is vindicated

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