SCAPEGOATING Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word scapegoating. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word scapegoating. (close relations)

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Definition of SCAPEGOATING


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	accusing				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • containing or expressing accusation
	condemning				verb, adjectivev, adj
	adjective satellite • containing or imposing condemnation or censure
	faulting				verb, adjectivev, adj
	noun • (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other
	finger-pointing				nounn
	noun • the imputation of blame
	incriminating				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • charging or suggestive of guilt or blame
	blaming				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed • a reproach for some lapse or misdeed adjective satellite • expletives used informally as intensifiers verb • put or pin the blame on • harass with constant criticism • attribute responsibility to
	censuring				verbv
	noun • harsh criticism or disapproval • the state of being excommunicated verb • rebuke formally
	defaming				verb, adjectivev, adj
	verb • charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
	indicting				verb, adjectivev, adj
	verb • accuse formally of a crime
	reproaching				verbv
	noun • a mild rebuke or criticism • disgrace or shame verb • express criticism towards
	stigmatizing				adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
	verb • to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful • mark with a stigma or stigmata
	vilifying				verb, adjectivev, adj
	verb • spread negative information about
	whipping boy				nounn
	noun • someone who is punished for the errors of others

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