The appearance of innocence despite being guilty of dilatory, seemingly innocuous, or passive actions to sabotage others.
That cashier just walked by me and asked that other woman for help. I'm not fooled by her vicious innocence.
Don't fall prey to vicious innocence. Your boss buys you a few trinkets, but delays providing you with training, even when you ask.
Our history teacher is loaded with vicious innocence. He calls Indian massacres, 'unfortunate'; slaves 'servants'; and uses 'allegedly' for any history that discredits his heroes.
by BellyGoat February 10, 2018
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