noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
clearing one's name; redeeming oneself; restoring one's honor
Used when someone removes a bad reputation or stigma through their own actions. Often used with する to mean 'to clear one's name'.
彼はその試合での活躍で汚名返上を果たした。
He cleared his name with his performance in that match.
She worked desperately to redeem herself.