Answer: vindicate

AnswerCrossword Clue
VINDICATEFree from blame
VINDICATEJustify.
VINDICATEClear of blame
VINDICATEClear one's name of
VINDICATEAbsolve
vindicateenge
vindicateprotect from attack or encroachment defend
vindicateprovide justification or defense for justify
vindicateto set free deliver
vindicatemaintain a right to
vindicatefree from allegation or blame
vindicateto justify, to clear of criticism