Definitions

1. verb

to hold or attribute responsibility or guilt for something

“She blamed her lack of success on the poor economy.”

2. noun

the act or state of holding someone responsible for something

“Placing the blame on her was unfair.”

3. noun

a person or thing that is the cause of a problem or fault

“The car’s faulty brake was the blame for the accident.”

4. noun

a feeling of guilt or regret for something

“He felt a deep sense of blame for abandoning his family.”