blame

9 points English 5 letters Very common Commonness #1,150 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

verb

put or pin the blame on

noun

an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed

adjective

expletives used informally as intensifiers

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Pronunciation

/blˈeɪm/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Word forms

plural blames

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

Synonyms

a reproach for some lapse or misdeed

rap

an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed

incrimination inculpation

attribute responsibility to

charge

put or pin the blame on

fault

harass with constant criticism

pick

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Antonyms

absolve

Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Rhymes

name came same game became shame claim aim frame lame flame fame dame tame reclaim proclaim

More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Crossword clues

“an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed” wn-def
“Another word for fault” gen-syn
“Another word for goddamn” gen-syn
“expletives used informally as intensifiers” wn-def

Anagrams

amble

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Words you can make from BLAME

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