v. Function: verb
1
Synonyms: AVENGE , redress, revenge, venge
2
Synonyms: MAINTAIN 2, argue, assert, claim, contend, defend, justify, warrant
Related Words: advocate, plead (for), second, support, uphold; rationalize; bear out, prove
3
Synonyms: EXCULPATE , absolve, acquit, clear, disculpate, exonerate
Related Words: confute, disprove, refute; defend, guard, protect, shield
Contrasted Words: accuse, attack, calumniate
Antonyms: convict