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
The climate for trans people has worsened considerably, with many on the right baselessly blaming the community for an uptick in political violence, including the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
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David Canfield, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
The team never found its footing, with McVay blaming himself for never getting a feel for the game’s rhythm as a play caller.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 19 Jan. 2026
Awareness is the ability to notice what’s happening without fixing or blaming, recognizing the tightening chest, the defensiveness, or the fear beneath a small comment in a humming kitchen.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
This isn’t about blaming yourself.
—Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Damascus reached a deal with the SDF last year that envisaged full integration of Kurdish fighters in the new Syrian army by the end of 2025, but progress has been limited, with both sides blaming the other.
—Eyad Kourdi, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
Dozens of lawsuits have been filed blaming Edison’s equipment for causing the deadly fire that leveled much of Altadena.
—Tony Saavedra, Daily News, 17 Jan. 2026
That, says Butt, has left fans blaming the wrong people.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
But Republicans are pushing back, blaming protesters for impeding the enforcement of immigration laws.
—Scott Bauer, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
David Canfield, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
The team never found its footing, with McVay blaming himself for never getting a feel for the game’s rhythm as a play caller.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 19 Jan. 2026
Awareness is the ability to notice what’s happening without fixing or blaming, recognizing the tightening chest, the defensiveness, or the fear beneath a small comment in a humming kitchen.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
This isn’t about blaming yourself.
—Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Damascus reached a deal with the SDF last year that envisaged full integration of Kurdish fighters in the new Syrian army by the end of 2025, but progress has been limited, with both sides blaming the other.
—Eyad Kourdi, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
Dozens of lawsuits have been filed blaming Edison’s equipment for causing the deadly fire that leveled much of Altadena.
—Tony Saavedra, Daily News, 17 Jan. 2026
That, says Butt, has left fans blaming the wrong people.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
But Republicans are pushing back, blaming protesters for impeding the enforcement of immigration laws.
—Scott Bauer, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blaming
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Most Americans according to the latest polls disapprove of Trump and hope for a return to a president who governs with a respect for the norms presidents of both parties have observed when criticizing those who differed with them.—
Bob Kustra,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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Kelly defended the protest during a news conference Tuesday, criticizing the church for its association with a pastor who works for ICE.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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In a thread condemning the offensive remarks, Cabarrus County GOP chair Jim Quick pushed back on comments questioning Patel’s place in the party.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
23 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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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.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
22 Jan. 2026
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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.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Later in the day, after being criticized from some corners for not denouncing Hamas specifically, Mamdani went further.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Despite the 12-day Israeli war on Iran last summer, figures on all sides of the political spectrum came together in a rare show of unity, denouncing Israel for striking their country.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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Guido followed him around like a puppy, from the very first day, always knocking on his door.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Video footage from the protest showed officers swinging batons and knocking demonstrators to the ground.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Blaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blaming. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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