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blame

[bleym] / bleɪm /
NOUN
condemnation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
criticism
STRONG
accusation animadversion arraignment attack attribution castigation censure charge chiding complaint denunciation depreciation diatribe disapprobation disapproval disfavor disparagement expostulation impeachment implication imputation incrimination inculpation indictment invective objurgation obloquy opposition rebuke recrimination remonstrance reprehension reprimand reproach reprobation reproof repudiation slur tirade
WEAK
exprobation
Antonyms
STRONG
acquittal approval commendation compliment endorsement exculpation exoneration flattery harmony health peace praise ratification recommendation retreat sanction
WEAK
applause exaltation thanks
NOUN
responsibility
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accountability burden culpability fault guilt liability onus
STRONG
answerability incrimination rap
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aid benefit blessing help
WEAK
applause commendation exaltation exculpation exoneration praise thanks
VERB
accuse; place responsibility
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attribute charge chide condemn criticize denounce indict
STRONG
admonish ascribe blast censure disapprove finger frame impute knock rap rebuke reprehend reproach reprove roast saddle skin tax upbraid
WEAK
blow the whistle on climb all over denunciate express disapprobation find fault with hold responsible jump all over jump down one's throat lay a bad trip on lay at one's door lay to let one have it lower the boom pass the buck point the finger stick it to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
absolve acquit approve compliment exonerate free laud praise
STRONG
endorse flatter sanction
WEAK
applaud commend exalt exculpate thank

Example Sentences

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“Who do we have to blame but ourselves if we are not putting the right proposition in front of the student?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

But for now, the hunt continues for someone else—anyone else—to blame.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Network audiences are also skipping “The Faithful,” but its sluggishness isn’t to blame for the premiere’s anemic ratings.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

He sanctioned her with a $5,000 fine, largely because she did not initially acknowledge that her citations were fake and tried to shift blame to her opposing counsel.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Clare asked, sure she was finally going to admit blame for her relentless return to his cottage.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.