Simple meaning
What does Innocent mean?
Innocent means not guilty or not harmful.
Dictionary definition
Not guilty of doing wrong, or free from harmful intent.
Example sentences
Innocent in a sentence
easy
The puppy was innocent of making the mess.
medium
She gave an innocent explanation of what happened.
hard
In fair decisions, people are treated as innocent until facts are clear.
Synonyms
Words like Innocent
blamelessUse when someone is not at fault.
guiltlessUse when no wrongdoing is present.
Antonyms
Opposite words
guiltyUse when a person is responsible for wrongdoing.
culpableUse when fault is proven.
Word family
Innocent word family
Base word
innocent
noun
innocence
The state of being innocent.
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What does innocent mean?
Innocent means free from blame or harmful intent.
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