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The evidence supported her innocence.
What does Innocence mean?
Innocence means being not guilty or not harmful.
Dictionary definition
The state of not being guilty or not intending harm.
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The child's question showed innocence and curiosity.
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In stories, innocence can describe both lack of blame and a simple, trusting view.
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Innocence means being not guilty or not harmful.
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MeaningInnocence means being not guilty or not harmful.
ExampleExample: The evidence supported her innocence.
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- in · uh · suns
- Strongest beat
- in
- Ending
- suns
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on in.
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Synonyms
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blamelessnessThe state of not being at fault.
purityA state of being free from harmful intent.
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Innocence word family
Base word
innocence
noun
innocence
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adjective
innocent
Not guilty or not harmful.
adverb
innocently
Without guilt or harmful intent.
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