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SCAPEGOAT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Scapegoat.

How to pronounce scapegoat:

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Scapegoat - as a noun

Someone who is punished for the errors of others

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
whipping boy

Scapegoat - as a verb

To punish someone for the error or errors of someone else; to make a scapegoat of.

To blame something for the problems of a given society without evidence to back up the claim.

Example Sentences

"He was made a scapegoat for the company's failure."
"The politician blamed the media as his scapegoat for the election loss."
"The coach used the player as a scapegoat for the team's poor performance."
"She felt like a scapegoat in her dysfunctional family."
"The CEO decided to fire an employee to have a scapegoat for the budget cuts."
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Word Game Points

Is SCAPEGOAT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scapegoat is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SCAPEGOAT has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is SCAPEGOAT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scapegoat is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SCAPEGOAT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is SCAPEGOAT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scapegoat is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SCAPEGOAT has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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