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BLAME

(noun, adj.sat, verb)
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There are 6 meanings of the word Blame.

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Blame - as a noun

An accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed

Example: "His incrimination was based on my testimony"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
incrimination17inculpation15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accusal11accusation14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A reproach for some lapse or misdeed

Example: "He took the blame for it"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rap5

Blame - as an adjective satellite

Expletives used informally as intensifiers

Example: "He's a blasted idiot"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blamed11blasted10blessed10darned8deuced10infernal11

Blame - as a verb

Put or pin the blame on

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fault8
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
absolve12

Harass with constant criticism

Example: "Don't always pick on your little brother"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
find faultpick12

Attribute responsibility to

Example: "We blamed the accident on her"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
charge12

Example Sentences

"He placed the blame on his coworkers for the failure of the project."
"The blame for the car accident was attributed to the reckless driver."
"She took the blame for her sister's mistake."
"The blame lies with the manager for the team's poor performance."
"He accepted the blame for breaking the window."
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Word Game Points

Is BLAME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, blame is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BLAME has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is BLAME a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, blame is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BLAME has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is BLAME a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, blame is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BLAME has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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