vindicate vs justify

vindicate and justify both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
vindicate	No	No	Yes	No
justify	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, vindicate and justify are synonyms defined as:

vindicate and justify: show to be right by providing justification or proof

vindicate (verb)	justify (verb)
show to be right by providing justification or proof	adjust the spaces between words
clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof	show to be right by providing justification or proof
maintain, uphold, or defend	(used of God) declare innocent; absolve from the penalty of sin