blaming

VERB

accuse; place responsibility

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attribute charge chide condemn criticize denounce indict

STRONG

admonish ascribe blast censure disapprove finger frame impute knock rap rebuke reprehend reproach reprove roast saddle skin tax upbraid

WEAK

blow the whistle on climb all over denunciate express disapprobation find fault with hold responsible jump all over jump down one's throat lay a bad trip on lay at one's door lay to let one have it lower the boom pass the buck point the finger stick it to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

absolve acquit approve compliment exonerate free laud praise

STRONG

endorse flatter sanction

WEAK

applaud commend exalt exculpate thank

Example Sentences

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blaming

On social media, influencers and fitness experts garner millions of views and likes on videos blaming cortisol for an array of concerns from belly fat to hair loss to “moon face.”

From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026

By September, Wilson slashed her goal to around 1,000 beds in two years, blaming budget constraints and the pace of government.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

European countries are also blaming Russia for suspicious incidents on their territory.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

“And now he’s in court blaming his team,” Morse said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026

“Okay. Who ate the butter? Because I’ve been blaming Helena.”

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron