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fall guy

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of fall guy

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 heʼd have the best chance of escaping punishment
Synonyms of fall guy

goat, scapegoat, whipping boy
Words Related to fall guy

victim

butt, dupe, fool, laughingstock, mark, mockery, monkey

excuse

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