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
Mega Millions sales are down 24% in Massachusetts in the year since the multistate game made significant changes to its format, and the Lottery is blaming lower-than-expected jackpots.
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Neal Riley, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
And blaming the existing system is too easy, because winter brings its own problems as does construction.
—Yunus Emre Tozal, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Previous attempts to secure ceasefires have had little or no impact, with the two sides blaming each other for violations.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Past ceasefire attempts have collapsed quickly, with both nations routinely blaming each other.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Three Rivers is blaming Corpus Christi for causing its water emergency as Corpus Christi navigates its own crisis.
—Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Apr. 2026
The broader economic mood has trended lower since early 2025, and consumer sentiment fell in April to its lowest reading on record in the University of Michigan’s long-running survey, with many consumers blaming the Iran conflict for worsening economic conditions.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Candidates who lost have pointed their fingers at special interests, blaming them for derailing their campaigns.
—Leah Askarinam, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
That year, the family of a patient who died filed a lawsuit blaming him for failing to diagnose her lung cancer.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 9 Apr. 2026
Neal Riley, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
And blaming the existing system is too easy, because winter brings its own problems as does construction.
—Yunus Emre Tozal, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Previous attempts to secure ceasefires have had little or no impact, with the two sides blaming each other for violations.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Past ceasefire attempts have collapsed quickly, with both nations routinely blaming each other.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Three Rivers is blaming Corpus Christi for causing its water emergency as Corpus Christi navigates its own crisis.
—Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Apr. 2026
The broader economic mood has trended lower since early 2025, and consumer sentiment fell in April to its lowest reading on record in the University of Michigan’s long-running survey, with many consumers blaming the Iran conflict for worsening economic conditions.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Candidates who lost have pointed their fingers at special interests, blaming them for derailing their campaigns.
—Leah Askarinam, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
That year, the family of a patient who died filed a lawsuit blaming him for failing to diagnose her lung cancer.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blaming
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Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor apologized Wednesday for publicly criticizing Justice Brett Kavanaugh over a ruling on immigration stops — and seeming to imply that her conservative colleague's views were shaped by an out-of-touch upbringing.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Victoria Beckham is speaking out about her family in the wake of her son Brooklyn Beckham's comments criticizing his parents earlier this year.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The spike in deaths has rattled the international community, with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum condemning the situation and demanding a thorough inspection of conditions at ICE facilities.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The remarks are the latest in a series of comments condemning international violence.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 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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Both Mexico City and Guadalajara are preparing to host World Cup games in June, with protesters in both cities denouncing the government's failure to properly investigate the disappearances.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The pope has been outspoken against the Middle East conflict, urging peace and denouncing attacks on civilians.—
Ryan Mancini,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2026
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Crews will be knocking door to door, assessing the damage in hopes of getting the state and federal emergency declarations for Ann Arbor, which could help residents pay for repairs.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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An Idaho Statesman reporter was unable to reach Ricks for comment by calling a number believed to belong to Ricks and by visiting the property several times, knocking on his door and leaving notes.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Blaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blaming. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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