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clear conscience

NOUN

clean slate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fresh start

WEAK

clean hands clean sweep new beginning square one tabula rasa

NOUN

innocence

Synonyms

STRONG

chastity guiltlessness immaculateness impeccability incorruptibility incorruption inculpability probity purity righteousness sinlessness uprightness virtue

WEAK

clean hands stainlessness

Antonyms

WEAK

badness blame corruption evil experience guilt impurity knowledge sin treacherousness wildness

NOUN

peace of mind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

calmness comfort contentment happiness pleasure satisfaction serenity tranquility well-being

WEAK

bliss cheer composure delight ecstasy elation euphoria exuberance felicity fulfillment high spirits joy peacefulness quiet mind soothingness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discontent dissatisfaction disturbance gloom misery pain sadness sorrow trouble unhappiness

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"We accept the apology and the request for forgiveness with the full conviction that the king, with a clear conscience, wishes to cooperate in healing and restoration," said Wilgo Ommen, representative of the Indigenous communities.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

"He fights, with a clear conscience till the end, and he keeps on refining his methods until he gets it right."

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2025

At the end of the play, no one can possibly have a clear conscience.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2023

And then they walk out with a perfectly clear conscience and a free night, while the speechwriter is left to actually write the thing.

From Slate • Mar. 3, 2023

"At least the guilt is not on our hands," Mr. Hoo said, trying to convince himself that a clear conscience was worth two hundred million dollars.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

clear conscience

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