vindicate vs vindicatory

vindicate is not an adjective while vindicatory is an adjective.

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

vindicate (adjective)	vindicatory (adjective)
	providing justification
	given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts
	of or relating to or having the nature of retribution

vindicate (verb)	vindicatory (verb)
show to be right by providing justification or proof
clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof
maintain, uphold, or defend