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 elaborate deception also was concealed by blaming the chaos of the pandemic as well as the Hollywood labor strikes, which roiled real production cycles during this period.
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Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Netanyahu has repeatedly attempted to deflect responsibility for the security lapses during the attacks of October 7, 2023, blaming security chiefs instead.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
He is also accused of using the key of another postal inspector, who was a direct report to him, stealing $7,000 from an evidence locker and blaming the employee for the theft.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Later, in the parking lot, it is shown not to be him but another gambler who landed flat on a car, dead, with his wife hysterically blaming Dao Ming for loaning him money to continue his habit.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
The White House offers shifting reasons, from chronic venous insufficiency to a doctor's memo blaming aspirin.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Both sides are blaming each other, per usual.
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Blame is flowing between Democrats and Republicans, each blaming the other for the delay.
—Lori Higgins, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The situation resolved quickly — but the child's parent is now blaming the host for not putting the alcoholic beverages out of children's reach, the Reddit user said.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Netanyahu has repeatedly attempted to deflect responsibility for the security lapses during the attacks of October 7, 2023, blaming security chiefs instead.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
He is also accused of using the key of another postal inspector, who was a direct report to him, stealing $7,000 from an evidence locker and blaming the employee for the theft.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Later, in the parking lot, it is shown not to be him but another gambler who landed flat on a car, dead, with his wife hysterically blaming Dao Ming for loaning him money to continue his habit.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
The White House offers shifting reasons, from chronic venous insufficiency to a doctor's memo blaming aspirin.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Both sides are blaming each other, per usual.
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Blame is flowing between Democrats and Republicans, each blaming the other for the delay.
—Lori Higgins, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The situation resolved quickly — but the child's parent is now blaming the host for not putting the alcoholic beverages out of children's reach, the Reddit user said.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blaming
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has peppered his reelection campaign with AI photos and videos criticizing his opponents, in some of the first indications of how the technology will be integrated into politics.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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It's believed that Sczczerek chose to share the statement from his business' social media account after the company was flooded with negative reviews criticizing his behavior.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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While condemning Hamas, Nadler reiterated his support for a two-state Palestinian solution, while rejecting claims that Israel is committing genocide.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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The move is described as a political signal also aimed at condemning Israel's settlement expansion and military presence in the territories.—
Mrinmay Dey,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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The Judicial Qualifications Commission is faulting her for failing to verify the allegations raised in the Orlando book or to contact any of the judges involved before promoting the book as part of her campaign.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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Alongside Russia and China, Iran issued a joint letter denouncing European efforts to reimpose United Nations snapback sanctions.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Camus is also denouncing the justice system in this book, right?—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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Roughly 89 hours after landing in Buffalo, there Prater was knocking the game-winning, walk-off 32-yard field goal through the uprights to beat the Baltimore Ravens 41-40 in what could be the NFL’s game of the year.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fall is officially knocking at our doors, which means last month’s linen sets and sandals just won’t cut it.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Blaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blaming. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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