Blame


Synonyms for blame
noun condemnation

criticism
animadversion
reprehension
disparagement
accusation
reprobation
arraignment
rebuke
obloquy
tirade
castigation

charge
disapproval
attack
denunciation
invective
reproof
indictment
diatribe
complaint
attribution
slur

depreciation
censure
opposition
disfavor
reproach
incrimination
imputation
disapprobation
remonstrance
expostulation
reprimand

implication
repudiation
recrimination
objurgation
inculpation
chiding
impeachment
exprobation

Antonyms for blame

commendation
compliment
flattery
praise
exculpation
acquittal
endorsement

health
recommendation
ratification
applause
thanks
approval
sanction

harmony
peace
exoneration
retreat
exaltation

Synonyms
noun responsibility

culpability
onus
fault

accountability
liability
guilt

burden
incrimination
rap

answerability

Antonyms

aid
applause
commendation
exculpation

praise
thanks
benefit
blessing

help
exaltation
exoneration

Synonyms
verb accuse; place responsibility

criticize
attribute
denounce
chide
charge
indict
condemn
knock
rap
saddle
reprehend

reprove
frame
ascribe
disapprove
censure
admonish
roast
impute
finger
rebuke
skin

upbraid
tax
blast
reproach
pass the buck
blow the whistle on
climb all over
denunciate
express disapprobation
find fault with
hold responsible

jump all over
lay a bad trip on
lay to
let one have it
lower the boom
point the finger
stick it to
jump down one’s throat
lay at one’s door

Antonyms

compliment
laud
praise
exonerate
absolve
sanction

applaud
exalt
exculpate
thank
approve
free

acquit
endorse
flatter
commend

Usage Notes

Some speakers avoid blame on as informal (He blamed the fight on me), preferring blame alone (He blamed me) or blame for (He blamed me for it). Since all three forms occur with equal frequency in educated usage, they may all be considered equally acceptable.

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