vindicatory vs vindicate

vindicatory is an adjective but vindicate is not an adjective.

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

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

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