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blame

Pronunciation: [bleɪm]

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Learn how to use blame in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(verb) to say that someone did something wrong. When you blame someone, you are saying it is their fault, like when someone misses a shot in basketball and everyone points at them.

Example

She blames her little brother for breaking the vase because he was playing too close to it.

Example

He didn’t blame anyone for the mistake; he took responsibility himself.

Example

Why do you think she always blames her teammates for losing?

Context: “relationship”

(noun) the act of saying someone did something wrong. Blame is what happens when you point out that someone is at fault, like when a teacher talks about who caused a problem in class.

Example

There was a lot of blame going around after the game for not practicing enough.

Example

The teacher said there should be no blame placed on anyone for the accident.

Example

What do you think is the cause of the blame in this situation?

How to pronounce blame

Pronunciation: [bleɪm]

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