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
Add Miami International Airport to the list of airports that aren’t airing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s video blaming Democrats for the ongoing shutdown of the federal government.
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Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
In addition, many Department of Education employees who were furloughed were surprised to see a message blaming Democrats for the government shutdown inserted into their out-of-office replies.
—NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport isn't showing a video blaming Democrats for the government shutdown.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Washington — Travelers going through the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at Detroit Metro Airport will come face-to-face with a video of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the shutdown of the federal government.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Congressional Democrats and Republicans have directed harsh words at each other, repeatedly blaming the other political party throughout the now 14-day shutdown.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 14 Oct. 2025
The company idled operations on the blast furnace, the basic oxygen furnace steel shop and continuous casting, blaming a weak auto market for the decision to idle.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Major airports across the country -- including in New York City, Chicago and Atlanta -- are refusing to play a video featuring Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the impacts of the government shutdown.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025
Another pitfall is skipping aftercare instructions and then blaming biology.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
In addition, many Department of Education employees who were furloughed were surprised to see a message blaming Democrats for the government shutdown inserted into their out-of-office replies.
—NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport isn't showing a video blaming Democrats for the government shutdown.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Washington — Travelers going through the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at Detroit Metro Airport will come face-to-face with a video of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the shutdown of the federal government.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Congressional Democrats and Republicans have directed harsh words at each other, repeatedly blaming the other political party throughout the now 14-day shutdown.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 14 Oct. 2025
The company idled operations on the blast furnace, the basic oxygen furnace steel shop and continuous casting, blaming a weak auto market for the decision to idle.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Major airports across the country -- including in New York City, Chicago and Atlanta -- are refusing to play a video featuring Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the impacts of the government shutdown.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025
Another pitfall is skipping aftercare instructions and then blaming biology.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blaming
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In a post-draft interview on the Bills’ flagship radio station WGR 550-AM, Beane lashed out at the hosts for criticizing his lack of attention to wide receiver throughout the offseason.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Delhi has been consistently prioritizing cold interests over all else—engaging with the junta in Myanmar, refraining from openly criticizing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, engaging both Iran and Israel, and getting closer toward recognizing the Taliban as Afghanistan’s official government.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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Today, scientists, influencers, advocates and politicians are publicly condemning ultraprocessed foods.—
Alice Callahan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Back in February, Ty released a statement to his Instagram Story about condemning hate speech, which many tied to West’s antisemitic rhetoric.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
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As the government shutdown began, polls showed voters were divided on who to blame, with many faulting both parties.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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And the distribution lines were already faulting all over LA.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Virginia Democratic Party has not called for Jones to drop out, though several prominent figures, including Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee, and Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, have issued statements denouncing the messages.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Dozens of colleagues, including Burgos, signed a letter denouncing Mamdani and his co-sponsors.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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After being discovered, the woman shoves Lo's head into the wall, knocking her unconscious, and locks her away in a storage room deep within the yacht.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Blaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blaming. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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