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to blame
01
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
Examples
The teacher decided to blame the entire class for the disruption, even though only a few students were involved.
02
to critique or find fault with something or someone
Transitive: to blame sth
Examples
The literary critic blamed the novel for its shallow character development and predictable plot twists.
03
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
Examples
The CEO blamed the recent decline in profits on poor market conditions and increased competition.
Blame
01
an accusation that someone is responsible for a mistake, fault, or wrongdoing
02
a reproach or expression of disapproval for a mistake, fault, or wrongdoing
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