Synonyms of goats

goats

noun

plural of goat

as in victims

a person or thing taking the blame for others

an unhappy childhood was the goat he used to rationalize every failure and shortcoming

Synonyms & Similar Words

• victims
• scapegoats
• excuses
• monkeys
• whipping boys
• fall guys
• butts
• fools
• dupes
• marks
• laughingstocks
• mockeries

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of goats

Adults must crawl through doorways, buildings look like dollhouses and dwarf goats and donkeys hunker in the animal section. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

In photos from his visit to the festival in Warwickshire, England, Harry could be seen doing a variety of poses on his yoga mat while surrounded by curious goats and children wearing matching shirts. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026

Officials said a mix of exotic animals, livestock and domestic pets were living on the property, including dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, geese, donkeys, goats and pigs. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 10 July 2026

The two species also hunted the same types of animals, such as wild goats, deer and boars. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

The fence ran right along Nine Mile Road, and across that road was another house with another small acreage that had been home to goats and lambs and chickens over the years. — Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026

Monrings unfold outdoors, whether exploring the property’s extensive trail network, joining morning yoga, learning the art of beekeeping, meeting the resident goats or taking one of the rotating creative workshops. — Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Students can also see goats, chickens and turkeys at the farm, Wieser said. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026

In Mont Vernon, New Hampshire, farmer Mindy Dean, 50, and her family will be milking their goats Saturday and maybe taking in some local fireworks. — ABC News, 2 July 2026