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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blaming

"Nothing encourages having even a single child," said Jaouadi, a civil servant, blaming Tunisia's current economic woes and social climate.

From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026

Coughlans Bakery, which had shops in Kent, Surrey, West Sussex and south London, announced it had ceased trading in June, blaming high business rates and increases in employers' national insurance contributions.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

Last week, Ellison attempted a high-profile reputation reboot, extolling his love for movies and blaming politics for opposition to the deal.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

For fiscal 2027, the company said it expects revenue to decline at a mid-single-digit percentage rate compared with the prior outlook of a slight decline, blaming softer demand in North America and Asia-Pacific.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

“The fire snake mourned for the loss of his mother, blaming himself,” I say.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera