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Vindicated

To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.

📖 Definitions of "Vindicated"

verb

1
To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
"to vindicate someone's honor"
2
To justify by providing evidence.
"to vindicate a right, claim or title"
3
To maintain or defend (a cause) against opposition.
"to vindicate the rights of labor movement in developing countries"
4
To provide justification for.
"The violent history of the suspect vindicated the use of force by the police."

adjective

8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
clearverb	Transparent in colour.
innocentnoun	Free from guilt, sin, or immorality.
absolved	That has been cleared from a sin or an offence.
exonerated	Freed from any question of guilt, acquitted.
guiltless	Free from guilt; innocent.
exculpated	freed from any question of guilt
clean-handed	(chiefly UK) Innocent and candid; free from corruption.
cleared	rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
exonerated	Freed from any question of guilt, acquitted.
clean-handed	(chiefly UK) Innocent and candid; free from corruption.
innocentnoun	Free from guilt, sin, or immorality.
guiltless	Free from guilt; innocent.
clearverb	(transitive) To remove obstructions, impediments or other unwanted items from.
absolvedverb	That has been cleared from a sin or an offence.
cleared	rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
exculpated	freed from any question of guilt
warranted	Deserved, necessary, appropriate.
asserted	stated, declared or alleged, especially with confidence but no proof
justified	Having a justification.
reinforced	Having been or containing reinforcement.
recognized	Notable; distinguished; honored.
confirmedverb	Verified or ratified.
recognised	Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of recognized. [Notable; distinguished; honored.]
bolstered	padded
claimed	"Claimed" is the eleventh episode of the fourth season of the post-apocalyptic horror television series The Walking Dead, which aired on AMC on February 23, 2014.
defended	Having defenses.
proved	established beyond doubt
reassured	having confidence restored; freed from anxiety