blaming

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of accusing or criticizing someone for a fault or mistake.

  - "He was blaming his sister for breaking the vase."
  - "The coach was blaming the referee for the loss."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with blaming
ame , flame , game , tame

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Homophones

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1. blaming (English) : The act of accusing or criticizing someone for a fault or mistake.
   

2. blame (English) : The cause of a problem or fault.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of blaming that leads to same result
blame , blamed , blamer , blamers , blames , blaming , to blame

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Forms

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blames, blamed, blaming, blameless, unblamable

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Etymology

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The word 'blame' comes from the Old English word 'blamian', which means 'to censure' or 'to reproach'. It is related to the Old English word 'blama', meaning 'to mark' or 'to brand'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'blame' is used in computer programming to identify the source of an error or problem.

2. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to blame others for mistakes, and individuals are encouraged to take responsibility for their actions.

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Related Concepts

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1. accountability: The state of being responsible for one's actions and being answerable for them.

2. criticism: The expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes.

3. forgiveness: The act of pardoning someone for a fault or offense, often with the condition that they make amends.

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Culture

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In literature, 'blaming' is often used to explore themes of guilt, responsibility, and forgiveness. For example, in Shakespeare's play 'Othello', the character Iago manipulates Othello into blaming his wife Desdemona for infidelity, leading to tragic consequences. In music, songs about blaming are common in various genres, from blues to rock.

How to Memorize "blaming"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone pointing a finger at you and accusing you of something. This is a visual representation of the act of blaming.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'blame' with the feeling of guilt or responsibility.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'B-L-A-M-E' to remember the meaning of blame: 'B' for 'blames', 'L' for 'lays', 'A' for 'accuses', 'M' for 'marks', and 'E' for 'evaluates'.

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