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blame

[bleym] / bleɪm /
NOUN
condemnation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
criticism
STRONG
accusation animadversion arraignment attack attribution castigation censure charge chiding complaint denunciation depreciation diatribe disapprobation disapproval disfavor disparagement expostulation impeachment implication imputation incrimination inculpation indictment invective objurgation obloquy opposition rebuke recrimination remonstrance reprehension reprimand reproach reprobation reproof repudiation slur tirade
WEAK
exprobation
Antonyms
STRONG
acquittal approval commendation compliment endorsement exculpation exoneration flattery harmony health peace praise ratification recommendation retreat sanction
WEAK
applause exaltation thanks
NOUN
responsibility
Synonyms
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accountability burden culpability fault guilt liability onus
STRONG
answerability incrimination rap
Antonyms
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aid benefit blessing help
WEAK
applause commendation exaltation exculpation exoneration praise thanks
VERB
accuse; place responsibility
Synonyms
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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
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absolve acquit approve compliment exonerate free laud praise
STRONG
endorse flatter sanction
WEAK
applaud commend exalt exculpate thank

Example Sentences

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As for the more negative folks, who can blame them for feeling cynical?

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

That much is clear, and I don’t blame you for that.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“I’m accountable every day for making people’s lives better. I don’t get to make excuses and blame another party,” Mahan said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

But she did blame the Defense Department for not being more forthright about when and how the fighting would end.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

“Your confession there. Taking blame on yourself. Admitting you were wrong. That’s grown-up stuff.”

From "Fourth Grade Rats" by Jerry Spinelli