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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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Companies, particularly in the tech sectors, have fled the state since then, blaming the state’s high operating costs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

"We have to stop blaming young people," John Boumphrey told the BBC, adding the education system isn't "producing young people who are ready for work".

From BBC • May 21, 2026

He began demanding accountability from city and state officials, and he and Montag are now the lead plaintiffs in an ongoing lawsuit blaming government agencies and utility companies for property damage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Fintech firm Clear Street pulled the plug on its IPO plans in February after failing to drum up enough interest, blaming market volatility.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

And Ged followed, sullen and sore-hearted, knowing he had behaved like a fool, and blaming Jasper for it.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin