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Definition blame in American English

blame verb

[transitive] verb
/bleɪm/
1

to say or think that someone or something is responsible for an accident, problem, or bad situation

Example

If it doesn't work, don't blame me.

Example

Crime is a complex issue - we can't simply blame poverty and unemployment.

Example

You can't blame all your problems on your family.

Example

Organizers blame the weather for the low turnout.

Example

The hospital has launched an investigation to find out who was to blame for the mistake.

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Definition blame in American English