blamed

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past simple and past participle of

to say or think that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad happening:

Don't blame me (= it is not my fault) if you miss the bus!

Hugh blames his mother for his lack of confidence.

Hugh blames his lack of confidence on his mother.

said in order to tell someone that you understand why they are doing something and that you agree with the reason for doing it:

I don't blame him for getting angry - she's being really annoying.

to be the reason for something bad that happens:

The hot weather is partly to blame for the water shortage.