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guiltless

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Synonyms & Antonyms of guiltless

free from guilt or blame

if the jury acquits him, he is guiltless in the eyes of the law

Synonyms for guiltless

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

Words Related to guiltless

absolved,
acquitted,
cleared,
exonerated,
vindicated

ethical,
law-abiding,
moral,
righteous,
upright,
virtuous

Phrases Synonymous with guiltless

in the clear

Near Antonyms for guiltless

blamable,
blameworthy,
censurable,
culpable,
impeachable,
indictable,
punishable

accused,
impeached,
indicted

condemned,
convicted

hangdog,
shamed,
shamefaced

Antonyms for guiltless

guilty

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