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Innocents

Verb / ˈɪnʌsʌnts / Another word for innocents — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Innocents are people who have not committed a crime or done anything wrong.

Synonyms & similar words

inexperiencedperson innocent children babes infants juveniles minors naives neophytes newcomers rookies greenhorns beginners novices amateurs tyros ignorants unsuspecting uninformed unwary naive guileless

Example sentences

  1. The court must ensure that the innocents are not punished for someone else's wrongdoing.
  2. The teacher wanted to protect the innocents from bullying.
  3. The charity organization helped the innocents affected by the natural disaster.
  4. The journalist was determined to expose the truth and clear the name of the innocents.
  5. The lawyer argued that the evidence proved the innocence of the accused.

Quotes

  • Innocence is like a dumb leper who has lost his bell, wandering the world, meaning no harm.
  • There is no sin except stupidity.
  • Ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have.

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