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INNOCUOUS Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word innocuous. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word innocuous. (close relations)
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innocuousness

Best Alternative Words for INNOCUOUS

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harmless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not causing or capable of causing harm

innoxious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having no adverse effect

nontoxic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not producing or resulting from poison

adjective satellite

• safe to eat

unobjectionable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (of behavior or especially language) free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers

adjective satellite

• not causing disapproval

• not objectionable

benign
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor)

• pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence

adjective satellite

• kindness of disposition or manner

gentle
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

• having or showing a kindly or tender nature

• quiet and soothing

• belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

• easily handled or managed

• having little impact

• marked by moderate steepness

verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility

• stroke soothingly

inoffensive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not causing anger or annoyance

• giving no offense

mild
adjectiveadj
adjective

• moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

adjective satellite

• humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

• mild and pleasant

safe
adjectiveadj
adjective

• free from danger or the risk of harm

• having reached a base without being put out

noun

• strongbox where valuables can be safely kept

• a ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests

• contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse

adjective satellite

• (of an undertaking) secure from risk

• financially safe

unoffensive
adjectiveadj
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innocent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• free from evil or guilt

noun

• a person who lacks knowledge of evil

adjective satellite

• lacking intent or capacity to injure

• free from sin

• lacking in sophistication or worldliness

• not knowledgeable about something specified

• completely wanting or lacking

• (used of things) lacking sense or awareness

nonpoisonous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not producing poison

• safe to eat

uncontroversial
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not likely to arouse controversy

unharmful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• Not harmful.

Best Hypernyms For INNOCUOUS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for innocuous, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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benign gentle harmless innocent inoffensive mild peaceable safe unobjectionable unobtrusive unoffending

Alternatives for HARMLESS

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