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

: an act or the action of taking: such as

: the uninterrupted photographing or televising of a scene

: 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