scapegoats

plural of scapegoat
as in victims
a person or thing taking the blame for others companies often use the economy as a scapegoat to avoid taking responsibility for dropping sales

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Noun
  • Nurses and doctors are especially vulnerable, with reports showing that 91% of emergency doctors and 25% of nurses have been victims of workplace violence.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The victims were asked to provide bail money in cash so their relative could be released immediately, according to federal authorities.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Muslims mark the event by slaughtering sheep or goats.
    Reuters, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
  • While some people may be tempted to keep goats indoors, experts advise against it.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Scapegoats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scapegoats. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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