scapegoat — a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskeɪpɡoʊt/
Korean meaning: 다른 사람들의 잘못이나 실수에 대해 대신 비난받는 사람, 희생양
Korean pronunciation: 스케이프-고트 (강세: 스케이프)
Example Sentences
- When the project failed, Sarah became the company's scapegoat even though everyone contributed to the disaster.
- My little brother always makes me the scapegoat when he breaks something and mom comes looking for answers.
- The coach was scapegoated for the team's poor season, but the real problem was lack of funding.
scapegoat
NOUN//ˈskeɪpɡoʊt//
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others
Blamed for others' mistakes
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The scapegoat's cape flows as they escape!
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Origin
성경의 레위기에서 유래된 단어로, 고대 이스라엘에서 속죄일에 공동체의 죄를 상징적으로 지고 광야로 보내진 염소를 가리킨다. 'escape'와 'goat'의 결합으로 '도망가는 염소'라는 의미에서 시작되어 '희생양'이라는 현재의 의미로 발전했다.
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“When the project failed, Sarah became the company's scapegoat even though everyone contributed to the disaster.”
“My little brother always makes me the scapegoat when he breaks something and mom comes looking for answers.”
“The coach was scapegoated for the team's poor season, but the real problem was lack of funding.”
“Stop trying to find a scapegoat and let's focus on solving the actual problem!”
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