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to blame
01
culpar, acusar
to say or feel that someone or something is responsible for a mistake or problem
Transitive: to blame sb/sth | to blame sb/sth for a mistake or problem
Example
The teacher decided to blame the entire class for the disruption, even though only a few students were involved.
O professor decidiu culpar a turma inteira pela perturbação, embora apenas alguns alunos estivessem envolvidos.
The parents were quick to blame the school when their child's grades dropped, overlooking the child's lack of effort.
Os pais foram rápidos em culpar a escola quando as notas do filho caíram, ignorando a falta de esforço da criança.
02
culpar, criticar
to critique or find fault with something or someone
Transitive: to blame sth
Example
The literary critic blamed the novel for its shallow character development and predictable plot twists.
O crítico literário culpou o romance por seu desenvolvimento superficial de personagens e reviravoltas previsíveis.
Critics have blamed the novel's lack of originality.
Os críticos culparam o romance pela sua falta de originalidade.
03
culpar, acusar
to attribute responsibility or fault for a negative outcome or situation to a person, group, or thing
Transitive: to blame a fault or shortcoming on sth
Example
The CEO blamed the recent decline in profits on poor market conditions and increased competition.
O CEO culpou as más condições de mercado e o aumento da concorrência pelo recente declínio nos lucros.
The coach blamed the team's loss on lack of effort and discipline during training.
O treinador culpou a derrota da equipe na falta de esforço e disciplina durante o treinamento.
Blame
01
culpa, responsabilidade
responsibility or fault attributed to someone for a mistake, wrongdoing, or undesirable outcome
02
repreensão, culpa
a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
