Blaming
/ˈbleɪmɪŋ/
verbBeginnerCommonGeneral
Idiom
Meaning
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Definitions
1
To hold someone or something responsible for a fault, mistake, or wrongdoing.
/ˈbleɪmɪŋ/
verbnegativeBeginner
General
To hold responsible
Don't blame me for your mistakes!
💡 Simply: To say someone did something wrong.
More Examples
2
The report blamed the company's leadership for the financial losses.
How It's Used
Everyday Conversation
"He was blaming his colleagues for the missed deadline."
Legal
"The court blamed the driver for the accident."
Idioms & expressions
put the blame on someone
To accuse someone of being responsible.
"They tried to put the blame on me."
From Middle English *blamen, from Old English *blāman ('to blemish, accuse'). Ultimately related to words meaning 'to stain' or 'to mark'.
Historically, 'blame' was more strongly associated with a sense of fault or defect, not just moral responsibility.
Memory tip
Think of 'blemish' - blaming someone leaves a 'blemish' on their reputation.
Practice
Base: blame
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Usage
40%Spoken
60%Written