Vindicator

vin·di·cate  (vnd-kt)

tr.v. vin·di·cat·ed, vin·di·cat·ing, vin·di·cates

1. To clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments or proof: "Our society permits people to sue for libel so that they may vindicate their reputations" Irving R. Kaufman.

2. To provide justification or support for: vindicate one's claim.

3. To justify or prove the worth of, especially in light of later developments.

4. To defend, maintain, or insist on the recognition of (one's rights, for example).

5. To exact revenge for; avenge.

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[Latin vindicre, vindict-, from vindex, vindic-, surety, avenger; see deik- in Indo-European roots.]

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vindi·cator n.

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Noun

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vindicator - a person who argues to defend or justify some policy or institution; "an apologist for capital punishment" apologist, justifier advocate, advocator, exponent, proponent - a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea