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Vindicate

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justifyverb(transitive) To provide an acceptable explanation for.

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justifyverb(transitive) To provide an acceptable explanation for.
avengeverb(transitive) To take vengeance (for); to exact satisfaction for by punishing the injuring party; to vindicate by inflicting pain or evil on a wrongdoer.
demandverbTo request forcefully.
claimverbTo demand ownership of.
enforceverbTo keep up, impose or bring into effect something, not necessarily by force.
assertverbTo declare with assurance or plainly and strongly; to state positively.
reclaimverb(transitive) To return land to a suitable condition for use.
affirmverbTo assert positively; to tell with confidence; to aver; to maintain as true.
rehabilitateverb(transitive) To restore (someone) to their former state, reputation, possessions, status etc.
argueverb(intransitive) To debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints; to controvert; to wrangle.
pursueverb(transitive) To aim for, go after (a specified objective, situation etc.).
defendverb(transitive) To ward off attacks against; to fight to protect; to guard.
allayverb(transitive) To make quiet or put at rest; to pacify or appease; to quell; to calm.
upholdverbTo keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling
safeguardingnounSynonym of protection.
safeguardverbTo protect, to keep safe.
showcaseverb(transitive) To display, demonstrate, show, or present.
mnemonicnounEspecially of a series of ideas, letters, words, etc.: intended to help in remembering.
exonerateverb(transitive) To free (someone) from accusation or blame.
exculpateverbTo clear of or to free from guilt; exonerate.

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