innocent

Meanings

• adjective

  Free from blame or moral wrong; pure and unsullied.

  - "The innocent baby was born with no health issues."
  - "The defendant pleaded innocent to the charges."
  - "The accused was found innocent after the trial."

• adjective

  Having or showing no awareness or understanding of something, especially a deception.

  - "The innocent victim was unaware of the danger."
  - "The child was innocent of the prank."
  - "The suspect feigned innocence during the interrogation."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɪnəsn̩t/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

guilty , nocent , perverse

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Synonyms

guiltless , sackless , pure , untainted

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with innocent
sincere , reverie , believe , conceive , perceive , deceive , grieve

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Variants

List of all variants of innocent that leads to same result
innocent , innocenter , innocentest , innocently , innocents , Innocent

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Etymology

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From Old French inocent, from in- 'not' + occis 'killed'; see occide. Originally, a person who had not been killed, and so was not a corpse, and therefore not subject to the legal penalties that applied to the dead.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that in medieval Europe, a person who was accused of a crime but had not yet been convicted was called an 'innocent' until proven guilty?

2. In the Bible, the term 'innocent' is used to describe those who have not sinned and are therefore in a right relationship with God.

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Related Concepts

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1. pure: Related to the concept of innocence, purity refers to something that is free from impurities or contaminants. It can be used to describe both physical and moral purity.

2. naivety: Naivety is the lack of experience or knowledge, often leading to a lack of understanding or judgment. It is closely related to the concept of innocence, as both refer to a state of being free from the knowledge or experience of the world's harsh realities.

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Culture

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Innocence is a concept that has been explored extensively in literature, art, music, and film. It is often associated with purity, naivety, and the lack of knowledge or understanding of the world. In literature, characters who are considered innocent are often portrayed as being pure of heart and free from malice. In art, the theme of innocence is often represented through images of children or angels. In music, songs about innocence often focus on the idea of lost innocence or the longing for a return to a simpler time.

How to Memorize "innocent"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a baby, pure and untouched by the world. Visualize the innocence that radiates from their being.
   - Picture a lamb, soft and gentle, representing the purity and innocence of nature.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'innocent' with the image of a baby or a lamb.
   - Think of the word 'pure' when you hear the word 'innocent'.
   - Link the concept of innocence to the idea of naivety or lack of experience.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'PURE' to remember the meaning of innocent: P - Pure, U - Unsullied, R - Righteous, E - Ethical.

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