BLAME


Meaning of BLAME in English

verb

BAD : I wasn't even there so you can't blame on me.

GOOD : I wasn't even there so you can't blame me.

GOOD : I wasn't even there so you can't blame it on me.

BAD : Who is to be blamed about this?

GOOD : Who is to be blamed for this?

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blame sb ( for sth ): 'Nobody can blame you for telling the truth.'

blame sth on sb/sth : 'Whenever children behave badly, people blame it on the teachers.'

Compare: 'He always tries to put the blame on me.'

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