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Scapegoat

noun
/ˈskeɪp.ɡəʊt/

Meaning

a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others
A person who is unfairly blamed for problems, mistakes, or faults of others.

Example Sentences

He became the scapegoat for the team's poor performance.

He became the scapegoat for the company’s financial troubles.

Example Expressions

make someone a scapegoat

Synonyms

fall guy, victim, patsy, whipping boy, blame-bearer
Entry 1
fall guy, victim, patsy, whipping boy
Entry 2
victim, fall guy, blame-bearer, patsy

Antonyms

culprit, perpetrator, offender
Entry 1
culprit, perpetrator
Entry 2
culprit, offender

Collocations

make scapegoat, become scapegoat, blame scapegoat, political scapegoat, scapegoat for mistakes, scapegoat role, become a scapegoat
Entry 1
make scapegoat, become scapegoat, blame scapegoat
Entry 2
political scapegoat, scapegoat for mistakes, scapegoat role, become a scapegoat

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