What is another word for pin the blame on?

Pronunciation: [pˈɪn ðə blˈe͡ɪm ˈɒn] (IPA)

Pin the blame on is a phrase that means to put the responsibility for something wrong or bad on someone or something. To avoid repetition or to convey the same meaning in various ways, here are some synonyms you can use for this phrase. These synonyms include accuse, incriminate, implicate, charge, impute, lay the fault, attribute, point the finger, hold accountable, assign culpability, and attribute responsibility. These words can be used interchangeably depending on the context of the sentence, and they all denote a situation where someone is held answerable for something they did wrong.

What are the hypernyms for Pin the blame on?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    hold responsible, Ascribe blame, Assign fault, Attribute guilt, Impute negligence.

Famous quotes with Pin the blame on

  • And so we go over the cliff fiscally, and our Republican friends try to pin the blame on discretionary domestic spending, including spending for security. We pass budget resolutions that fall far short.
    David E. Price

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