adj
nocent
Nocent (adj) means Likely to cause harm.
adj
1
Likely to cause harm.
2
Guilty of doing something wrong.
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Etymology
Came from Middle English nocent, meaning "guilty", from Latin nocens, the present participle of nocere, "to harm". It is a doublet of nuisant.
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What is the meaning of nocent?
"nocent" (adj) means likely to cause harm.
What is another word for nocent?
Other words for "nocent" include harmful, noxious, detrimental, inimical, prejudicial, mischievous.
What is the opposite of nocent?
Opposites of "nocent" include innocuous, innocent.
What are the different meanings of nocent?
"nocent" has 2 main meanings: 1. Likely to cause harm; 2. Guilty of doing something wrong.
