blame — to say or think that someone or something is responsible for something bad that has happened
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to say or think that someone or something is responsible for something bad that has happened
Pronunciation (IPA): /bleɪm/
Korean meaning: 비난하다, 탓하다
Korean pronunciation: 블레임 (강세: 블레임)
Example Sentences
- My dog always blames the cat when the food disappears.
- I blame my alarm clock for making me late, not my 10-minute snooze habit.
- The manager was blamed for the project's failure.
blame
VERB//bleɪm//
to say or think that someone or something is responsible for something bad that has happened
an angry mother points her finger directly at her teenage son while frowning deeply. Her other hand gestures toward the shattered ceramic pieces on the kitchen tiles. The son looks down with guilty eyes and slouched shoulders, clearly caught after dropping the dishes. Empty hands and ceramic fragments tell the story of his accident moments before. The mother's stern expression and pointing gesture show she holds him responsible for the mess. Other family members peek around the doorway watching the confrontation unfold. someone being held responsible for something bad that has happened
When you blame, you bring shame to your name
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'blamer', which comes from Latin 'blasphemāre' meaning 'to speak evil of' or 'to revile'. The word entered English through Norman French in the 12th century.
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📝Examples
“My dog always blames the cat when the food disappears.”
“I blame my alarm clock for making me late, not my 10-minute snooze habit.”
“The manager was blamed for the project's failure.”
“Stop blaming the weather for everything that goes wrong!”
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