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Blame

Noun

1. The act or an instance of holding someone responsible or accountable for something perceived as wrong, immoral, or detrimental.

Example sentences:

• He placed the blame on his colleagues for the failure of the project.
• She accepted the blame for the accident, although it was not entirely her fault.

Verb

1. To assign responsibility or accountability for something perceived as wrong, immoral, or detrimental.

Example sentences:

• You can't blame her for being upset after the way she was treated.
• He constantly blames others for his own mistakes.

Related Phrases

• Blame game: An exchange of accusations and assigning fault between people.
• Take the blame: To accept responsibility for something, especially a mistake or failure.

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