Pronunciation: /ˈɪnəsənt/
noun a person who is not guilty of a crime or offense
A1 The innocent played with their toys in the park.
A2 The police were searching for the innocent in the crowd.
B1 The lawyer fought to prove the innocence of his client.
B2 The documentary shed light on the innocence of the wrongly accused man.
C1 The innocence of the child was evident in their pure heart.
C2 The innocence of the accused was debated in the courtroom.
adjective not guilty of a crime or offense
A1 The child looked innocent as he played with his toys.
A2 She was found innocent of all charges after a thorough investigation.
B1 The innocent bystander was caught in the crossfire of the gang fight.
B2 Despite his innocent appearance, he was actually the mastermind behind the scheme.
C1 The innocent man spent years in prison for a crime he didn't commit.
C2 Her innocent demeanor belied the cunning intelligence behind her actions.
formal The jury found the suspect innocent of all charges.
informal She's innocent, I swear!
slang He's as innocent as a newborn baby.
figurative His eyes held an innocent curiosity as he explored the world around him.
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