cleanhanded

adjective

ˈklēn-ˈhan-dəd How to pronounce cleanhanded (audio)
Definition of cleanhandednext
as in acquitted
free from guilt or blame none of us is exactly cleanhanded in this affair

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleanhanded
  1. innocent
  2. blameless
  3. impeccable
  4. faultless
Adjective
  • An innocent person could potentially have faced unnecessary scrutiny.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Everyone charged is presumed innocent while their cases move through the courts.
    — Raven Lightsey, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of innocent
Adjective
  • Yet this particular Jason underscores the tragedy playing out for all the others, who are blameless and worthy, guilty only of not being the original.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Red Sox weren’t exactly blameless in the Devers saga, and the whole thing could’ve been avoided with better communication between player and franchise.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of blameless
Adjective
  • Because the walls and buildings of Loudun would have felt new in 1634, the sets of The Devils are big, bright, clean, and sleek with sharp angles and impeccable brickwork.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Today, the hotel remains a grand dame of Milan, offering a perfect mix of old-world luxury with modern amenities, all delivered through impeccable hospitality.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of impeccable
Adjective
  • The service The service across the board is practically faultless.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Romero was nearly faultless in the knockout stages of the competition and rallied his team-mates at half-time in the final against Manchester United.
    — Jay Harris, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of faultless
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“Cleanhanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleanhanded. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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