take the blame

:  to get into one's hands or into one's possession, power, or control: such as

:  to seize or capture physically

:  to get possession of (fish or game) by killing or capturing

:  a distinct or personal point of view, outlook, or assessment

:  a distinct treatment or variation

:  an act or the action of taking: such as

:  to find fault with :  censure

:  to hold responsible

:  to place responsibility for

:  an expression of disapproval or reproach :  censure

:  a state of being blameworthy :  culpability

:  fault, sin