noun / verb
blame
BLAYM/bleɪm/
Responsibility for something wrong, or assigning that responsibility.
One person points an accusing finger at the other, blaming that person for the broken vase.
Etymology
Latin blasphemare could mean “revile” or “reproach,” as well as speak irreverently of sacred things. Blame developed from finding fault with people to holding them responsible for something wrong.
In context
Americans do not want to look in the mirror and blame that guy for their problems so it's trans people it's these immigrants
More examples
- I take the blame for sending the wrong file.
- They blame the delay on heavy traffic.
- Both teams share the blame for the project's failure.
Forms
blame · blames · blamed · blaming
blameless adjective — Not responsible for anything done wrong.
blameworthy adjective — Deserving criticism for doing something wrong.
Similar words
- fault
- Names responsibility for a mistake, rather than assigning that responsibility.
- accuse
- Alleges a specific wrongdoing rather than simply assigning responsibility.
- responsibility
- Covers duties and obligations as well as accountability for mistakes.