blame

Definition

Censure.

Etymology

From Middle English blame, borrowed from Old French blame, blasme, produced from the verb blasmer, which in turn is derived from Late Latin blastēmāre, variant of blasphēmāre, from Ancient Greek βλασφημέω (blasphēméō). Doublet of blaspheme. Displaced native Old English tǣling (“blame”) and tǣlan (“to blame”).

Example Sentences

• "Blame came from all directions."
• "The blame for starting the fire lies with the arsonist."
• "They accepted the blame, but it was an accident."

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