vt.

1. 证明……无辜，为……辩白
   The report of the committee vindicated him.

   委员会的报告说明他是清白的。

2. 维护
   He tried hard to vindicate his honor.

   他拼命维护自己的名誉。

3. 证明……正确；证实；辩明
   The success of the operation completely vindicates my faith in the doctor.

   手术的成功完全证明我对这大夫的信任是正确的。

4. 【废】为……报仇

v.

1. clear of blame or suspicion.
2. show to be right or justified.