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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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If anyone was to blame, she said publicly, it was the opposition governor of Chihuahua state, whose officers had been working with the American agents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

News coverage paints a picture of falling alcohol consumption among younger people, with some commentators suggesting they're to blame for the demise of pubs.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

But on Friday, Brian Panish, an attorney for Nancy and Karim Iskander, put the blame on both Erickson and Grossman, the co-founder of the Grossman Burn Foundation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

While data centers may increase a region’s water consumption, they aren’t to blame for shortages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

“I can’t help it,” Lizzie said, “I just said what I thought, and if I am to blame, I can’t help it.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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