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Scapegoat
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a person who suffers the consequences of others people's wrongdoings
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Example
The scapegoat often ends up carrying the can for the mistakes made by the entire organization.
Fascist movements scapegoat minority groups and use fear to consolidate power.
The rise of xenophobia is often linked to economic insecurity or political instability, as people may seek scapegoats for their own problems.
