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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"If it works out, I'm going to take the credit. If it doesn't work out, I'm blaming JD," Trump said in his closing G7 press conference.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

"I hope South Africa is not blaming African migrants for the 2–0 defeat and two red cards in the match against Mexico," posted Ahmednasir Abdullahi, a prominent Kenyan lawyer.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Hardcore fans were blaming the zillionaire Loro Piana-wearers for bringing wine bar energy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 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

‘My point,’ Jason said, ‘is that blaming each other isn’t going solve anything. That’s how the Romans and Greeks got divided in the first place.’

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan