Word INNOCENT: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

innocent

🇺🇸 [ˈɪnəsənt]

Meanings

Not guilty of a crime or offense. It can also describe someone who is free from moral wrong or harm. Often used to indicate purity or lack of corruption.

Examples

• The jury declared the defendant innocent of all charges.
• She was an innocent child who didn't understand the situation.
• His innocent demeanor made him very trustworthy.

Synonyms

blameless • pure • unblemished

Antonyms

guilty • corrupt • sinful