Synonyms of blaming

blaming

verb

present participle of blame

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• criticizing
• condemning
• faulting
• denouncing
• knocking
• attacking
• slamming
• scolding
• slagging
• tweaking
• complaining
• censuring
• panning
• finding fault (with)
• slashing
• kicking
• dissing
• lashing
• dispraising
• blasting
• reprehending
• whining
• admonishing
• coming down hard (on)
• assailing
• muttering
• moaning
• chiding
• murmuring
• taking to task
• grumbling
• berating
• clobbering
• bitching
• reprimanding
• griping
• skewering
• grousing
• bellyaching
• crucifying
• beefing
• deriding
• upbraiding
• carping
• decrying
• rebuking
• sniping (at)
• belittling
• pillorying
• excoriating
• growling
• castigating
• caviling
• reproaching
• quibbling
• disparaging
• lambasting
• nicking (at)
• niggling
• hammering
• crabbing
• kvetching
• reproving
• flaying
• bad-mouthing
• drubbing
• fussing
• croaking
• gibbeting
• keelhauling
• discommending
• putting down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praising
• extolling
• approving
• recommending
• endorsing
• commending
• lauding
• sanctioning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of blaming

Affiliate revenue fell 17% to $126 million, with the company blaming basic subscriber declines. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 July 2026

Wright said that the argument blaming solar power for raising electricity bills doesn’t make much sense. — Velvet Wu july 27, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026

Many companies are laying off valuable employees, often blaming AI, but experts suggest AI frequently serves as an excuse for corporate restructuring or past overhiring. — Peter D. Banko, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Sleep problems, chronic illness, medications and stress can all mimic a hormone problem, so a proper workup matters before blaming testosterone. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026

The department’s responses generally echo the Army spokesperson’s comments, also blaming tougher EPA regulations and citing factors like funding availability and contractor problems. — Austin Fast, USA Today, 26 July 2026

Benefield alleged her stepmother began isolating her from her father, blaming her for household conflicts, reading her private journal, publicly embarrassing her and seeking to push her out of the family dynamic. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026

The student protest started on June 6, demanding the resignation of India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, blaming him for the exam paper leaks that happened in May. — Priyanka Salve,raksha Murali, CNBC, 23 July 2026

This changed last week after Zelensky fired popular former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who, rather than going quietly, decided to go public with his criticisms of Syrsky, blaming him for the military’s failures. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 21 July 2026