as in criticized
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 blamed
Suharto blamed the coup on communists, ousted then-President Sukarno – the country’s first post-independence leader – and sanctioned a hunt for those responsible.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Delhi was the target of blasts during the 1980s and 1990s, with public places such as bus stations and crowded market areas hit in attacks blamed on Islamist militants or on separatists from the northern Sikh state of Punjab.
—Shivam Patel, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
The White House blamed the Biden administration and its renewable energy policies for driving up electricity prices in a statement.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
As of Monday morning, no one had been blamed for the event.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, appearing on Fox News, again blamed Democrats for refusing to vote to reopen the government and made the case that funding had to come from Congress.
—Michelle L. Price, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin directly blamed Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for fostering hostility toward law enforcement and accused the media of spreading false narratives about immigration operations.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
At first, Westergaard blamed the breach on an employee who had accidentally left them open and walked off the job.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
General manager Mike Hazen blamed himself for not bolstering the club’s depth in 2025, which contributed to a disappointing fourth-place finish.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Delhi was the target of blasts during the 1980s and 1990s, with public places such as bus stations and crowded market areas hit in attacks blamed on Islamist militants or on separatists from the northern Sikh state of Punjab.
—Shivam Patel, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
The White House blamed the Biden administration and its renewable energy policies for driving up electricity prices in a statement.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
As of Monday morning, no one had been blamed for the event.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, appearing on Fox News, again blamed Democrats for refusing to vote to reopen the government and made the case that funding had to come from Congress.
—Michelle L. Price, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin directly blamed Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for fostering hostility toward law enforcement and accused the media of spreading false narratives about immigration operations.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
At first, Westergaard blamed the breach on an employee who had accidentally left them open and walked off the job.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
General manager Mike Hazen blamed himself for not bolstering the club’s depth in 2025, which contributed to a disappointing fourth-place finish.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blamed
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However, in the years since, the study has been criticized and cited as a major reason for existing stigma against hormone therapy.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
10 Nov. 2025
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Morton has been criticized by the fan base for the lack of efficiency from this offense.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Miss Universe Organization has since condemned the behavior and limited Itsaragrisil's role in the competition.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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The ramp, situated near the Green Line’s Central Station, was condemned by the city in April 2025.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Others faulted strategic missteps.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Spanberger denounced the messages though Earle-Sears faulted her for not calling on Jones to drop out of the race.—
Margaret Barthel,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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Critics denounced the arrests as baseless.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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During the McCarthy period, Robeson’s passport was lifted, he was denounced as a traitor, and his career was destroyed.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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The campaign touted 3 million doors knocked and 90,000 volunteers.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Lancers remained patient, chipping away until taking a 17-16 lead after three straight OLP errors, including Prior and Charlotte Wickstrand colliding on a ball, which knocked Wickstrand out for the set.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Blamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blamed. Accessed 23 Nov. 2025.
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