SCAPEGOATED Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word scapegoated. (close relations)
Definition of SCAPEGOATED
scapegoating
Best Alternative Words for SCAPEGOATED
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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 |