Innocent and Wise

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Innocent adjective - Free from sin.

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Wise is an antonym for innocent in harmless topic.

Nearby Words: innocuous, innocence, innocently

Wise adjective - Having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge.

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Innocent is an antonym for wise.

Nearby Words: wisely, wised

All Abusers Are Male: It's assumed that women are far too meek, innocent or wise to use abuse (whether physical or emotional) against men, while men are far too tough or level-headed to be susceptible to abuse.

Source: Men Are Tough
Oonagh from The Prophecy of the Stones, who at first seems to be a sweet, playful, innocent, barefoot girl, but in reality is a wise sorceress and the oracle.

Source: Wise Beyond Their Years
The Bible goes against this imagery in Matthew 10:16, when Jesus instructs his followers to be "as wise as serpents, and as innocent as doves."

Source: Reptiles Are Abhorrent

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