guiltless

guilt·less

adj \ˈgilt-ləs\

Definition of GUILTLESS

: innocent

— guilt·less·ly adverb

— guilt·less·ness noun

Examples of GUILTLESS

1. <if the jury acquits him, he is guiltless in the eyes of the law>

First Known Use of GUILTLESS

13th century

Related to GUILTLESS

Synonyms: blameless, cleanhanded, clear, faultless, innocent, impeccable, inculpable, irreproachable, lily-white

Antonyms: guilty

Related Words: absolved, acquitted, cleared, exonerated, vindicated; ethical, law-abiding, moral, righteous, upright, virtuous

Near Antonyms: blamable, blameworthy, censurable, culpable, impeachable, indictable, punishable; accused, impeached, indicted; condemned, convicted; hangdog, shamed, shamefaced

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