Synonyms for Blame
Definition of blame
adjective
- expletives used informally as intensifiers; "he's a blasted idiot"; "it's a blamed shame"; "a blame cold winter"; "not a blessed dime"; "I'll be damned (or blessed or darned or goddamned) if I'll do any such thing"; "he's a damn (or goddam or goddamned) fool"; "a deuced idiot"; "an infernal nuisance"
noun
- an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed; "his incrimination was based on my testimony"; "the police laid the blame on the driver"
- a reproach for some lapse or misdeed; "he took the blame for it"; "it was a bum rap"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "blame"
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"Blame" in song lyrics
See how blame is used in real songs:
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"And 'cane in their vain, who's to blame?"
(4th Disciple f/) Boom, Science — Wit Da Evilz -
"I really cant be blame"
51.50 — Games People Play -
"But they live in a ???? so tell me who's to blame"
The 7A3 — Lucifer