Innocent and Perilous

Opposite meaning words

Innocent adjective - Not causing or being capable of causing injury or hurt.

Usage example: good-natured teasing that is just innocent fun

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Perilous is an antonym for innocent.

Nearby Words: innocuous, innocence, innocently

Perilous adjective - Involving potential loss or injury.

Usage example: a perilous journey through hostile territory

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Innocent is an antonym for perilous.

Nearby Words: peril, perilously, periled

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