Explain and Vindicate

Explain

Explain verb - To give the reason for or cause of.
Usage example: can you explain your very odd behavior at the wedding reception?

Vindicate and explain are semantically related. in defend topic. In some cases you can use "Vindicate" instead a verb "Explain".

Vindicate

Vindicate verb - To free from a charge of wrongdoing.

Explain and vindicate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Explain" instead a verb "Vindicate".

Common collocations

truth explain truth vindicate truth
actions explain actions vindicate actions
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