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
  • The message was clear: Even if your group is defined by targeting innocent people, the Biden-Harris White House will bestow the same legitimacy upon you as any nation-state by granting you a seat at the negotiating table.
    Pat Fallon, National Review, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Investigators believe the two men who were injured were innocent bystanders, police said.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of innocent
Adjective
  • The collection is limited to 200 pieces and obviously caught the eye of Lionel Messi, who in addition to his soccer skills, has impeccable taste in watches.
    Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Long Story Short The importance of self-service in offering impeccable customer experience to Gen Z is quite clear.
    Amit Gandhi, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of impeccable
Adjective
  • 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
  • The over-the-air software updates are frequent and generally faultless, regularly bringing new features (such as enabling the Matrix LED headlights).
    James Morris, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of faultless
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cleaners

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clean house

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