guiltless

/ˈgɪltlɪs/
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Other forms: guiltlessly

Definitions of guiltless
  1. adjective
    free from evil or guilt
    synonyms: clean-handed, innocent
    exculpatory
    clearing of guilt or blame
    absolved, clear, cleared, exculpated, exonerated, vindicated
    freed from any question of guilt
    acquitted, not guilty
    declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless
    blameless, inculpable, irreproachable, unimpeachable
    free of guilt; not subject to blame
    righteous
    characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
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