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vindicated

adj
1
Shown to be right, justified, or free of blame after doubt or criticism.
"She felt vindicated when the test results proved her right all along."
"The engineer was vindicated when the inquiry cleared him of any wrongdoing."

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In plain EnglishProven correct or innocent after being doubted or blamed.

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feel vindicated completely vindicated finally vindicated
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