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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The campus owner denied the charge, blaming feral cats, and called it a shakedown attempt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Bhakta called off earlier plans for 93 hotel rooms, 18 condos, a micro-distillery, restaurant and spa while blaming the state’s regulatory process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Rather than blaming the president, she turned her anger toward tech companies and their lobbyists.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

"The increase has been phenomenal," she said, blaming shortages of vanilla and soaring chocolate prices for pushing costs "sky high".

From BBC • May 23, 2026

“Sometimes, when I’m near the jungle, I can hear my father’s voice. It’s like a ghost calling to me, blaming me...I’ve heard it for the last ten years.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray