as in to criticize
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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as in guilt
responsibility for wrongdoing or failure
willingly accepted the blame for not seeing that the kitchen was properly cleaned
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as in responsibility
the state of being held as the cause of something that needs to be set right
blame for the school's poor performance in standardized tests was attributed to several factors
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Recent Examples of blame
Nik Popli, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
The reports reflect a concerted effort by the Iranian government to blame protesters for the violence in the country and warn others against joining the demonstrations.
—Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Dane Brugler, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Towns, of course, is not without blame.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Abbas Araqchi, the foreign minister, blamed foreign interference for the violence and warned that any attack would be met with retaliation against American and Israeli targets.
—Nik Popli, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
The reports reflect a concerted effort by the Iranian government to blame protesters for the violence in the country and warn others against joining the demonstrations.
—Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
There is plenty of blame to go around for Oregon’s lopsided loss, but the spotlight always shines on the quarterback.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Towns, of course, is not without blame.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blame
Verb
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No less than a half-dozen GOP senators publicly criticized the Department of Justice for investigating Powell over Hill testimony last year about the Fed headquarters’ renovation.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Last week, Graham Knaus, the chief executive of the California State Association of Counties, criticized Newsom’s budget for not responding to the cost burdens shifting to local governments.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement Because women are socialized to be responsible, empathetic, and attuned to others’ needs, deciding to leave can result in feelings of guilt and shame.—
Oona Metz,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Depression symptoms include feelings of sadness, hopelessness, anxiety, guilt or irritability, as well as loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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In high-stakes industries where regulatory oversight and fiduciary responsibility are most critical, this transparency is necessary for compliance, accountability, and trust.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Peyton Watson, who has excelled as Denver’s de facto second scoring option this month, shouldered heavy defensive responsibility as Doncic’s primary matchup.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Jan. 2026
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Reitz faulted Roy for calling for Paxton’s removal during the 2020 whistleblower scandal and backing his impeachment by the Texas House for alleged misconduct.—
From Staff Reports,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Fire Department also was faulted by SCE for not having the firefighting resources to battle the blaze.—
Tony Saavedra,
Daily News,
17 Jan. 2026
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Grace Etzelsberger, 66, has been charged with animal neglect, and the house has been condemned.—
Jenna DeAngelis,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Some 800 film professionals, including Oscar winners Juliette Binoche, Marion Cotillard and director Yorgos Lanthimos, have signed a joint statement condemning the Iranian government’s brutal crackdown on protestors, calling out Tehran’s killing and torturing of its own people.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Jan. 2026
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The most bitter exchange came when Senator Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat from Maryland, denounced Rubio’s role in gutting humanitarian aid.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Trump has repeatedly denounced Powell for alleged overspending tied to the central bank's renovation.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Blame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blame. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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