blaming (A2)

verb, noun

Pronunciation: bleɪm

Definition

To hold someone or something responsible for something bad that has happened.

Examples

• Don't blame me for your mistakes.

• The company was blamed for the environmental disaster.

• He refused to blame his teammates for the loss.

How to Use blaming

blame [someone] for [something] (prepositional phrase)

To consider someone responsible for a negative event or situation. — "They blamed the system for the widespread corruption."

blame [something] on [someone/something] (prepositional phrase)

To attribute the cause of a negative event or situation to someone or something. — "She blamed her bad mood on the lack of sleep."

take the blame (idiom)

To accept responsibility for something bad. — "He decided to take the blame to protect his friend."

Synonyms of blaming

Words with a similar meaning to blaming:

• fault
• hold responsible
• accuse
• implicate

Antonyms of blaming

Words with the opposite meaning to blaming:

• praise
• commend

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