Blame

usgb/bleɪm/
verb

To say or think that a person or thing is responsible for something bad that has happened.

Don't blame me for your mistakes.
Visual representation of "blame" - To say or think that a person or thing is responsible for something bad that has happened.

Often appears as...

  • blame someone
  • blame for something

Usage tips

Disapproving

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Assignable Responsibility

The emphasis is on identifying who or what caused the negative event.

Illustration for Assignable Responsibility
The faulty wiring was blamed for the fire.
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Unfair Accusation

Sometimes 'blame' is used to point fingers without actual proof.

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They tried to blame the mishap on the new intern.
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Avoiding Self-Blame

People use 'blame' to deflect responsibility from themselves.

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Tom blamed his tools for the poor craftsmanship.
Visual representation of the word "Blame"

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