vindicated

Definitions

Cleared of blame, suspicion, or doubt.

Proven to be right, reasonable, or justified.

Examples

She felt completely vindicated when the DNA evidence proved her innocence.

The team's decision to change their strategy was vindicated by their overwhelming victory in the final game.

Synonyms

cleared exonerated absolved justified acquitted exculpated

Antonyms

convicted blamed condemned incriminated guilty accused censured