"Scapegoat" is a person or group forced to take the blame for the failures or wrongdoings of others.
"Scapegoat" is someone who unfairly takes the blame for the wrongdoings of others.
| Word | scapegoat |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | N. |
| Definition | someone who bears the blame for others. |
| Sentence | After the Challenger disaster, NASA searched for scapegoats on whom they could cast the blame. |
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