blaming

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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While speaking with host Chad Ochocinco, Donovan criticized how youth soccer is structured in the U.S., while not blaming any organization specifically.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 9, 2026

Ramp’s findings that heavy AI adoption can lead to increased hiring suggests that some of the companies announcing large layoffs may be guilty of blaming regular cost cutting on AI, a practice dubbed “AI washing.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2026

“If it works out, I’m going to take the credit,” he said Wednesday “If it doesn’t work out, I’m blaming JD. You better be careful, JD!”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

"The narrative goes a bit more blaming the refugees," said Rudiger, who believes empathy for the plight of those escaping conflict has diminished.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

But there was a great deal of squabbling, blaming, and back-and-forthing.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate