What's the difference between innocent and irreprehensible?

Innocent


Definition:

  • (a.) Not harmful; free from that which can injure; innoxious; innocuous; harmless; as, an innocent medicine or remedy.
  • (a.) Morally free from guilt; guiltless; not tainted with sin; pure; upright.
  • (a.) Free from the guilt of a particular crime or offense; as, a man is innocent of the crime charged.
  • (a.) Simple; artless; foolish.
  • (a.) Lawful; permitted; as, an innocent trade.
  • (a.) Not contraband; not subject to forfeiture; as, innocent goods carried to a belligerent nation.
  • (n.) An innocent person; one free from, or unacquainted with, guilt or sin.
  • (n.) An unsophisticated person; hence, a child; a simpleton; an idiot.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) At the trial Arena admitted involvement in criminal activity, but insisted he was innocent of the murders.
  • (2) In the UK, Coca-Cola owns Innocent smoothies while PepsiCo has Tropicana.
  • (3) But to treat a mistake as an automatic disqualification for advancement – even as heinous a mistake as presiding over a botched operation that resulted in the killing of an innocent man – could be depriving organisations, and the country, of leaders who have been tested and will not make the same mistake again.
  • (4) "They were not innocent, non-political children; these were young people who worked to actively uphold multicultural values.
  • (5) But Gashi told the Guardian: "I am responsible for innocent people going to jail.
  • (6) Drones are not only provocative and illegal in international law but have also led to the killing of many innocent civilians in other countries that has had a serious impact on how the US is perceived in the region.
  • (7) Dr Bhambra sustained the most dreadful life-changing injuries during a sustained racist attack on an innocent man, a member of a caring profession.” There was applause from the public gallery as the verdict was returned.
  • (8) But there is a difference between the loss of innocence and the growth of darkness.
  • (9) I do remain limited at present by what I can say due to the ongoing referral to the Criminal Cases Review Commission and whilst I continue to maintain my innocence, I wish to make it clear that I wholeheartedly apologise for the effects that night in Rhyl has had on many people, not least the woman concerned.” The 26-year-old also sought to disassociate himself for the first time from those using the internet to hound his victim.
  • (10) Maybe this will be increasing the frequency of patrols, or going to places that the Obama administration has been hesitant to go – such as actually undertaking a non-innocent passage military patrols within 12 miles of an artificial island.
  • (11) George, a loner who was said to have stalked and photographed hundreds of women, always maintained his innocence.
  • (12) Whitson also had strong words for Missouri Governor Jay Nixon , who has called for the “vigorous prosecution” of Wilson, calling such comments “ludicrous” and contrary to the spirit of “innocent until proven guilty”.
  • (13) And in today’s attack it was mostly innocent children.
  • (14) In its statement on Saturday, the ministry of foreign affairs accused the French journalist of “pouring fuel on the fire of terrorism and the brutal killing of innocent civilians”.
  • (15) However, as we watch Blade Runner , Deckard doesn’t feel like a replicant; he is dour and unengaged, but lacks his victims’ detached innocence, their staccato puzzlement at their own untrained feelings.
  • (16) Since the allegations became public, fans have taken to holding up homemade signs at Florida State games: "We Support Famous Jameis", "Jameis is Innocent," and "In Jameis Christ We Pray".
  • (17) Deschamps said: “It’s not that I don’t have confidence in Morgan, I know what he can do, but before making final decisions [on the Euro 2016 squad] it’s important that N’Golo comes with us to get more answers.” Benzema’s lawyer has previously protested his innocence, saying: “He played no part, I repeat no part, in any blackmail or attempted blackmail,” but Deschamps has passed up the opportunity to bring him back into the squad, perhaps feeling the political heat.
  • (18) Bryant told ESPN : "We were always confident that Chris was innocent but we just couldn't figure out what had happened.
  • (19) In the end, after a life of serial duplicity, innocent and otherwise, he found serenity.
  • (20) We can’t do this on our own.” He compared the company to smoothie maker Innocent, whose founders also decided to sell up after a blockbuster offer.

Irreprehensible


Definition:

  • (a.) Not reprehensible; blameless; innocent.

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