Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A person or thing not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing; free of blame. Synonyms:
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This word has no antonyms Examples:
He is innocent of the crime.The puppy looked so innocent and cute.
Etymology:
From Middle French innocent, from Latin innocens meaning not harming; in- not + nocens doing harm.
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