blame

Meaning

to hold responsible for a fault; to find fault with

to hold someone responsible for a fault or wrong

Example Sentences

Don't blame me for the mistake.

He blamed his friend for the mistake.

Example Expressions

put the blame on

Synonyms

accuse, fault, criticize, condemn, charge

Entry 1

accuse, fault, criticize, condemn

Entry 2

accuse, fault, charge, condemn

Antonyms

praise, commend, absolve, excuse, forgive

Entry 1

praise, commend, absolve, excuse

Entry 2

praise, absolve, forgive

Collocations

blame someone, take blame, blame game, share blame, blame unfairly, blame for, put the blame, blame others

Entry 1

blame someone, take blame, blame game, share blame, blame unfairly

Entry 2

blame for, put the blame, blame game, blame others