v show to be right by providing justification or proof
v maintain, uphold, or defend
v clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof
s freed from any question of guilt
v. 澄清（某人/某事物）受到的责难或嫌疑( vindicate的过去式和过去分词 ); 表明或证明（所争辩的事物）属实、正当、有效等; 维护