as in criticizing
to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of
more concerned with pleasing audiences, the playwright has always claimed to be indifferent to whether critics praise his comedies or blame them without mercy
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Recent Examples of blaming
It should be noted that this is not about blaming medication or the people who rely on it.
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Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The victim's mother also addressed the jury, blaming Rullan for her son's depression and anxiety and describing the emotional toll the abuse had taken on their family.
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Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Before the earthquakes, the government generally defended its national health system as robust, blaming shortcomings on sanctions imposed by the United States.
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Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Protest leaders set a June 30 deadline for undocumented migrants to leave, blaming them for unemployment, crime and drugs, even as President Cyril Ramaphosa urged calm and insisted only authorities enforce laws.
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Michelle Gumede,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Amazon is blaming the threat of malware for its decision to stop releasing new Fire Sticks that support sideloading apps from outside Amazon’s Appstore.
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Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
Vitello, on Tuesday, sided with Devers in blaming the media for this dramatic storyline, comparing it to an early-season blowup between Matt Chapman and Casey Schmitt.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
On Monday, the mayor doubled down on his AIPAC attack, in effect blaming the group for the deaths of Palestinians in Gaza.
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Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Years of advocacy led by victims’ families exposed mistakes and wrongdoing by police – who initially spread a false narrative blaming drunken fans – and extracted an apology from the government.
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Jill Lawless,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The victim's mother also addressed the jury, blaming Rullan for her son's depression and anxiety and describing the emotional toll the abuse had taken on their family.
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Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Before the earthquakes, the government generally defended its national health system as robust, blaming shortcomings on sanctions imposed by the United States.
—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Protest leaders set a June 30 deadline for undocumented migrants to leave, blaming them for unemployment, crime and drugs, even as President Cyril Ramaphosa urged calm and insisted only authorities enforce laws.
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Michelle Gumede,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Amazon is blaming the threat of malware for its decision to stop releasing new Fire Sticks that support sideloading apps from outside Amazon’s Appstore.
—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
Vitello, on Tuesday, sided with Devers in blaming the media for this dramatic storyline, comparing it to an early-season blowup between Matt Chapman and Casey Schmitt.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
On Monday, the mayor doubled down on his AIPAC attack, in effect blaming the group for the deaths of Palestinians in Gaza.
—
Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Years of advocacy led by victims’ families exposed mistakes and wrongdoing by police – who initially spread a false narrative blaming drunken fans – and extracted an apology from the government.
—
Jill Lawless,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blaming
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Several had a history of criticizing vaccine recommendations or questioning their safety.
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From Lebanon, Ghosn seized the moment, criticizing current leadership and offering himself as a solution.
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Kansas City’s police union showed support for a motorcycle officer who was involved in a shooting Thursday afternoon, condemning the act of violence and saying it was not tied to the World Cup.
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Additionally, Sheikh Murat Suleimanov, Mufti of the Religious Administration of Muslims of Ukraine, posted a video on his Facebook page condemning the Russian attack on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.
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And while criticism of insurance companies was bipartisan, Republicans and Democrats also blamed one another for the crisis, with the GOP faulting Obamacare and Democrats accusing Republicans of using the hearings to deflect from their own inaction to address rising premiums.
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Some Havana Syndrome victims have spent more than a decade trying to draw attention to their cases, often faulting the government for failing to provide enough support or access to specialized medical care.
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During Democratic presidencies, which the DSA mostly spends denouncing the occupant of the Oval Office as a sellout, Democratic loyalists have less patience for factional complaints.
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The crisis that healthcare professionals on and off the island have been denouncing for years has mobilized nonprofit health organizations in Miami, which are preparing to act immediately in the event sociopolitical change comes to the island.
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And take the Exit Readiness Quiz to understand exactly where the gaps are before any business buyer comes knocking.
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.
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“Blaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blaming. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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