26984 words

blaming

4 definitions • 5 examples
1
present participle of
2
to say or think that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad happening:

Examples:

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.
3
said in order to tell someone that you understand why they are doing something and that you agree with the reason for doing it:

Examples:

I don't blame him for getting angry - she's being really annoying.
4
to be the reason for something bad that happens:

Examples:

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

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