innocent

Definition for innocent

adjective as in blameless

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honest, legitimate, pure, uninvolved, virtuous

Strong matches

clean, clear, good, guiltless, safe, stainless, upright, virginal

Weak matches

above suspicion, angelic, chaste, cleanhanded, crimeless, exemplary, faultless, free of, guilt-free, immaculate, impeccable, impeccant, in the clear, inculpable, irreproachable, lawful, legal, licit, not guilty, pristine, righteous, sinless, spotless, unblemished, uncensurable, uncorrupt, unimpeachable, unoffending, unsullied, untainted

adjective as in harmless, naive

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childlike, gullible, ignorant, innocuous, wide-eyed

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frank, open, raw, safe, simple, square

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A UK source said "the ball is firmly in the Russian court. Will they reciprocate and stop the fighting to allow serious negotiations on a lasting peace or will they continue to slaughter innocent civilians?"

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Mr Hall's lawyer, Lewis Colbourne, said there were "two innocent parties in court".

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You’d think a show that follows the transition from soccer champions to cultish cannibals would want to start us off with pure, innocent girls to emphasize the severity of their journey.

From Salon

"Clifford has again shown himself to be a coward. Clifford armed himself with a crossbow and knife in order to attack three innocent women," he said.

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"What might be innocent information right now might be bring you into difficulties 10 years down the line, for example, if there's a change of laws, or political environment."

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