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blame
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- pronunciation:
- bleIm
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- phrases:
- to blame
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
blames, blaming, blamed |
| definition 1: |
to place responsibility on for a mistake or fault.
The teacher blamed me for spilling the paint, but it wasn't my fault.- synonyms:
- accuse, charge
- similar words:
- incriminate, indict, take to task
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| definition 2: |
to find fault with; criticize sharply.
Don't blame him, because he's only a little child and he doesn't understand.- synonyms:
- criticize
- antonyms:
- praise
- similar words:
- condemn, denounce, take to task
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| phrase: |
to blame |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
responsibility.
I took the blame for the mistake.- synonyms:
- fault, responsibility
- similar words:
- burden, guilt, rap
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| derivation: |
blamer (n.) |
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