innocence

Definition:
1. The quality of innocent naivete.
2. The state of being free from sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil.
3. A state or condition of being innocent of a specific crime or offense.

Use 'innocence' in a sentence:

• 1. The suspect still professed his innocence.
• 2. He died protesting his innocence to the last.
• 3. She has always maintained her innocence.
• 4. I love his childlike innocence.
• 5. He had always maintained his innocence.
• 6. She has always protested her innocence.
• 7. Although I soon convinced him of my innocence, I think he still has serious doubts about my sanity.
• 8. In vain he declared his innocence; he was dismissed with no better answer.
• 9. He has always protested his innocence.
• 10. 'I don't know,' Pollard replied, professing innocence.
• 11. It can prove their innocence.
• 12. I asked if she was married in all innocence.
• 13. Self knowledge is like lost innocence, however unsettling you find; you can never be un-thought or un-known.
• 14. The dove has been a symbol of peace and innocence for thousands of years in many different cultures.
• 15. She repeated her protestation of innocence.
• 16. He wears an air of innocence.
• 17. He always protested his innocence and claimed that the drugs had been planted to incriminate him.
• 18. I love children's innocence and lack of guile.
• 19. She protested her innocence.
• 20. Youngsters are losing their childhood innocence too quickly.
• 21. Her wide-eyed innocence soon exposes the pretensions of the art world.
• 22. Listen to the voice of innocence!
• 23. We shall fight to establish our innocence.
• 24. Proving his innocence has become a matter of honour.
• 25. Crippen insisted on his innocence.
• 26. The governor has declared his innocence and says he plans to serve out his term.
• 27. Nowadays that sort of innocence is in short supply.
• 28. I am convinced of her innocence.
• 29. His most enduring quality is his childlike innocence.
• 30. She continued to assert her innocence.
• 31. Innocence and decent living are no protection from the evil elements within our society.
• 32. We must presume innocence until we have proof of guilt.
• 33. He insisted on his innocence.
• 34. Despite being tortured she proclaimed her innocence.
• 35. He claims he has evidence which could prove his innocence.
• 36. They hope this new evidence will prove her innocence.
• 37. This new evidence will prove their innocence.
• 38. Children lose their innocence as they grow older.
• 39. The defendants, who continue to assert their innocence, are expected to appeal.
• 40. She could have established her own innocence and virtue easily enough.
• 41. Everyone is entitled to the presumption of innocence until they are proved to be guilty.
• 42. He asserted his innocence and his financial probity.
• 43. She still professes her innocence.
• 44. You assume his innocence before hearing the evidence against him.