Synonyms for

Blames

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

Definition

To hold responsible or accountable for something.

Synonyms & similar words

pick charge findfault incrimination blame absolve inculpation rap fault accuses condemns criticizes denounces faults rebukes reprimands reproaches scolds shames chides censures disapproves imputes implicates incriminates indicts charges

Synonyms by register

Formal

attributes holds responsible assigns culpability

Informal

points the finger at puts the blame on holds accountable

Literary

accuses cites

Antonyms

praises commends approves acclaims applauds credits defends

Common collocations

  • blames the victim
  • blames himself
  • blames her
  • blames the system
  • blames the weather
  • blames the government
  • blames others

Word family

noun blame
verb blame
adjective blameworthy
adverb blamefully

Usage note

The verb 'blames' is often followed by 'for' to specify the reason for the blame. For example, 'He blames the traffic for his lateness.'

Example sentences

  1. She blames her cat for knocking over the vase.
  2. The coach blames the team for losing the game.
  3. He blames the traffic for being late.
  4. She blames her parents for her bad grades.
  5. The teacher blames the students for not studying enough.

Quotes

  • We must accept responsibility for our actions and their consequences, and we must blame ourselves if we do something wrong.
  • It is easy to blame others for our troubles, but we must take responsibility for our own lives.
  • Blaming others for our problems is a way of avoiding responsibility for our own actions.

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