vindication vs exoneration

vindication and exoneration both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
vindication	Yes	No	No	No
exoneration	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, vindication and exoneration are synonyms defined as:

vindication and exoneration: the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.

vindication (noun)	exoneration (noun)
the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.	the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.
the justification for some act or belief	the condition of being relieved from blame or obligation