Synonyms for

Blame

Verb / bleɪm / Another word for blame — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to hold responsible for a fault or wrongdoing

Synonyms & similar words

deuced inculpation goddamned goddam darned findfault blamed blasted absolve damn damned incrimination rap goddamn fault pick infernal charge blessed accuse condemn criticize rebuke reprimand reproach censure fault impute rap stigmatize tax whip

Synonyms by register

Formal

attribute impute ascribe

Informal

pin on lay at the door of point the finger at

Literary

censure reproach

Antonyms

praise commend credit approve acclaim endorse laud

Common collocations

  • blame someone
  • blame the victim
  • blame game
  • take the blame
  • lay the blame
  • blame for something
  • blame it on

Word family

noun blame
verb blame
adjective blameworthy
adverb blamefully

Usage note

While 'blame' can be used as both a noun and a verb, it's more commonly used as a verb. Avoid using 'blame' with 'on' when the object is a person; instead, use 'blame someone for something'.

Example sentences

  1. I don't blame you for being scared.
  2. Don't blame me if you miss the bus.
  3. He blamed his team for the loss.
  4. She blamed herself for the accident.
  5. They don't want to be blamed for the mistake.

Quotes

  • It is easy to dodge our responsibilities, but we cannot dodge the consequences of dodging our responsibilities. - Sir Josiah Stamp
  • Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness. - Chinese Proverb
  • The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it. - Lou Holtz

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