vindicate vs uphold

vindicate and uphold both are verbs.

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

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

Other hypernyms of vindicate include maintain.

vindicate (verb)	uphold (verb)
show to be right by providing justification or proof	stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof	support against an opponent
maintain, uphold, or defend	keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last