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Scapegoats Onus Crossword Clue

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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

36%14 Seeking scapegoats
noun

• the imputation of blame

36%9 A search for scapegoats or those to blame for a particular problem
noun

• searching out and harassing dissenters

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New York Times02 Sep 2012 Down 15
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