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guiltless

/ˈɡɪltləs/

Meanings
adjective
Free from guilt; innocent.

Examples :

"Even though he was questioned, the judge declared him guiltless after the investigation found no evidence of his involvement in the crime. "
guilt moral character philosophy law

Related Words

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investigation noun

/ɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/

The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination

"Despite thorough investigation, the perpetrator of the attacks remains unknown."

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remained verb

/ɹɪˈmeɪnd/

To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

"After the party, only a few close friends remained to help clean up. "

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unacquainted adjective

/ˌʌnəˈkweɪntɪd/ /ˌʌnəˈkweɪntəd/

Not acquainted, unfamiliar (with someone or something).

"Since I was new to the city, I was unacquainted with the local bus routes. "

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questioned verb

/ˈkwɛst͡ʃənd/

To ask questions about; to interrogate; to enquire for information.

"The police questioned the witness about what she saw at the scene of the accident. "

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sheltered verb

/ˈʃɛltəd/ /ˈʃɛltɚd/

To provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect.

"The teacher sheltered the students from the noisy construction outside the classroom. "

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environment noun

/-mɪnt/

The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

"The noisy environment of the school cafeteria made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

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experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

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evidence noun

[ˈɛvəɾəns]

Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.

"There is no evidence that anyone was here earlier."

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hardship noun

/ˈhɑːdˌʃɪp/ /ˈhɑɹdˌʃɪp/

Difficulty or trouble; hard times.

"He has survived periods of financial hardship before."

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innocent noun

/ˈɪnəsn̩t/

One who is innocent, especially a young child.

"The slaughter of the innocents was a significant event in the New Testament."

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declared verb

/dɪˈklɛəd/ /dɪˈklɛɹd/

To make clear, explain, interpret.

"The teacher declared the rules of the game before they started playing. "

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involvement noun

/ɪnˈvɑlvmənt/ /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/

The act of involving, or the state of being involved.

"The student's involvement in the school play was evident in her enthusiastic rehearsals. "