not blame

phrase

—used to indicate that someone seems to have a good reason for doing something
After the way he treated you, I wouldn't blame you if you never spoke to him again.
You can hardly blame her for being angry.

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Let’s not blame the teachers without proposing any policy solutions or even bringing up the U-word. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2026 Bonta also did not blame Newsom for disclosing that there had been talks. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 Mexican authorities implied the killing of the young man was linked to cartel violence but did not blame any particular group. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 Teaching a young person to present herself with intention gives her knowledge and choice, not blame for someone else's prejudice. — Tee Wilson, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for not blame

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“Not blame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20blame. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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