vindicate vs maintain

vindicate and maintain both are verbs.

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

As verbs, maintain is a hypernym of vindicate; that is, maintain is a word with a broader meaning than vindicate:

Other hypernyms of vindicate include uphold.

As verbs, maintain is a hypernym of vindicate; that is, maintain is a word with a broader meaning than vindicate:

Other hypernyms of vindicate include defend.

vindicate (verb)	maintain (verb)
show to be right by providing justification or proof	stick to correctly or closely
clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof	state categorically
maintain, uphold, or defend	state or assert
	support against an opponent
	maintain by writing regular records
	supply with necessities and support
	keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
	have and exercise
	maintain for use and service
	cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity