Synonyms of fall guy

fall guy

noun

as in victim

a person or thing taking the blame for others

the sandlot ball players wanted the littlest kid to be the fall guy for the broken window, figuring that he'd have the best chance of escaping punishment

Synonyms & Similar Words

• victim
• excuse
• whipping boy
• goat
• scapegoat
• monkey
• butt
• fool
• mockery
• mark
• dupe
• laughingstock