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SCAPEGOATED Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word scapegoated. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word scapegoated. (close relations)
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accused
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a defendant in a criminal proceeding

blamed
verbv
adjective satellite

• expletives used informally as intensifiers

punished
verbv
adjective

• subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)

censured
verb, nounv, n
noun

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

verb

• rebuke formally

condemned
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• express strong disapproval of

• declare or judge unfit for use or habitation

• compel or force into a particular state or activity

• demonstrate the guilt of (someone)

• pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law

• appropriate (property) for public use

denounced
verbv
verb

• speak out against

• to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

• announce the termination of, as of treaties

• give away information about somebody

persecuted
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• cause to suffer

vilified
verbv
verb

• spread negative information about

whipping boy
nounn
noun

• someone who is punished for the errors of others

Best Hypernyms For SCAPEGOATED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for scapegoated, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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victim

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