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Antonyms for to blame


Grammar : Adj
Spell : bleym
Phonetic Transcription : bleɪm



Definition of to blame

Origin :
  • c.1200, "find fault with;" c.1300, "lay blame on," from Old French blasmer (12c., Modern French blâmer) "to rebuke, reprimand, condemn, criticize," from Vulgar Latin *blastemare, from Late Latin blasphemare "revile, reproach" (see blaspheme). Replaced Old English witan with long "i." Related: Blamed; blaming.
  • As in responsible : adj accountable, in charge
  • As in at fault : adj deserving blame
  • As in culpable : adj responsible for action
  • As in answerable : adj responsible

Synonyms for to blame

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