blame

/blˈe‍ɪm/

/ˈbɫeɪm/

[verb] [noun] [adjective]

to blame

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to say or feel that someone or something is at fault

synonyms : fault

antonyms : absolve

harass with constant criticism

synonyms : find fault

pick

attribute responsibility to

synonyms : charge

Blame

[NOUN]

responsibility or fault attributed to someone for a mistake, wrongdoing, or undesirable outcome

synonyms : incrimination

inculpation

a reproach for some lapse or misdeed

synonyms : rap

blame

[ADJECTIVE]

expletives used informally as intensifiers

synonyms : blamed

Examples

1. Both drivers shared the blame for the accident.

2. No one would blame the South Windsor High boys soccer team for feeling fit to be tied.

3. Shouldn't we now be acknowledging blame rather than passing the buck?

4. According to recent polls, the finger of blame is pointing squarely at the president for the recent economic downturn.

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