Innocent

Meaning

free from guilt or sin; pure; harmless; naive

not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing; harmless

Example Sentences

The innocent child had no idea that her parents were planning a surprise party.

The court found him innocent of all charges.

Example Expressions

innocent until proven guilty

Synonyms

pure, naive, blameless, guileless, harmless, guiltless

Entry 1

pure, naive, blameless, guileless, harmless

Entry 2

guiltless, blameless, pure, harmless

Antonyms

guilty, corrupt, experienced, worldly, cunning

Entry 1

guilty, corrupt, experienced, worldly, cunning

Entry 2

guilty, corrupt

Collocations

innocent victim, innocent child, innocent mistake, innocent until proven guilty, innocent face

Entry 1

innocent victim, innocent child, innocent mistake, innocent until proven guilty

Entry 2

innocent child, innocent victim, innocent mistake, innocent face