noun
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blaming
BLAY-mihng
Blaming (noun) means the act of holding someone responsible or at fault for something. Example: “Endless blaming won't fix the budget shortfall — we need solutions.”
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The act of holding someone responsible or at fault for something.
"Endless blaming won't fix the budget shortfall — we need solutions."
"Their marriage counselor said the constant blaming had to stop before they could move forward."
"Blaming the referee will not change the result of the match."
How to use blaming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPointing the finger at someone — treating them as the cause of a problem or mistake.
Common pairings
stop the blaming
constant blaming
blaming each other
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Word forms
- Plural
- blamings
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Endless _____ won't fix the budget shortfall — we need solutions.
Etymology
Formed from the verb "blame" plus the ending "-ing," which turns an action into a noun describing that ongoing activity.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for blaming
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What does “blaming” mean?
The word “blaming” means the act of holding someone responsible or at fault for something. In plain terms, pointing the finger at someone — treating them as the cause of a problem or mistake.
How do you pronounce “blaming”?
“Blaming” is pronounced BLAY-mihng (/ˈbleɪmɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “blaming” in a sentence?
Here is “blaming” used in a sentence: “Endless blaming won't fix the budget shortfall — we need solutions.”
What part of speech is “blaming”?
“Blaming” is a noun.
Is “blaming” a common word?
“Blaming” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "blaming" and "criticizing"?
"Blaming" means holding someone responsible or at fault for something that went wrong, while "criticizing" means pointing out faults or judging the quality of something. You can criticize an idea or piece of work without blaming a particular person for an outcome.
What is the difference between "blaming" and "accusing"?
"Blaming" holds someone responsible for a fault or bad result, often after the event, while "accusing" openly charges someone with doing a specific wrong. Accusing names the wrongdoing directly; blaming simply assigns the fault.
What is "victim blaming"?
"Victim blaming" is holding the person harmed by an event responsible for what happened to them, rather than the person who caused it. It wrongly shifts fault onto the victim instead of the wrongdoer.
What preposition follows "blaming"?
You are usually "blaming someone for" something, as in "blaming him for the delay." To describe directing fault at a target, people also say "putting the blame on" someone.
