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Synonyms of to blame

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Another word for to blame is reprehensible. Other synonyms of to blame are culpable, blameworthy, censurable and guilty.

Synonyms and similar words for to blame

adjectiveAt fault; blameworthy; responsible (for an error, problem, etc.).

  • blameworthyDeserving blame or censure; reprehensible.
  • culpableMeriting condemnation, censure or blame, especially as something wrong, harmful or injurious; blameworthy, guilty.
  • at fault
  • censurableDeserving of censure; blameworthy.
  • guilty
  • reprehensibleBlameworthy, censurable, guilty.
  • nocent obsoleteGuilty; not innocent.

Meaning of to blame

  1. adjective At fault; blameworthy; responsible (for an error, problem, etc.).

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Questions about synonyms of to blame

What is another word for to blame?
To blame has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as reprehensible, culpable, blameworthy, censurable and guilty.
What does to blame mean?
To blame means at fault; blameworthy; responsible (for an error, problem, etc.).

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