cleanhanded

adjective

ˈklēn-ˈhan-dəd How to pronounce cleanhanded (audio)
Definition of cleanhandednext
as in acquitted
free from guilt or blame none of us is exactly cleanhanded in this affair

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleanhanded
  1. innocent
  2. impeccable
  3. faultless
Adjective
  • And thousands of kits that could free more innocent people have been left untested – again.
    Gina Barton, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
  • While this sounds easy and innocent enough, FAFSA has the potential to become an insidious tool.
    Noreen Sugrue, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of innocent
Adjective
  • What, to my mind, truly separates Cali Mykonos is their commitment to detail, which is not experienced so much as felt through their impeccable service and first-rate cuisine.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
  • There’s a deck with a soaking tub for two that overlooks towering trees and that also offers impeccable stargazing views.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of impeccable
Adjective
  • While some have blamed rising health care costs on medical providers or hospitals, insurers are not faultless.
    Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Kasatkina was almost faultless on break points, converting seven of her eight chances and wrapped up the title against her 17-year-old compatriot in one hour and 56 minutes.
    Johannes Sasay-Wada, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of faultless
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