laying blame
- accusingAlleging guilt or fault
- faultImperfection or blame
- scapegoatUnfairly blamed person
- guiltMoral self-reproach
- responsibilityState of being answerable
pointing fingers · deflecting · shame · culprit · condemning · excuses · denial · defensive · attack · judgment · reproach · criticism · shifting · cover-up · accountability · prosecution · witch-hunt · innocent
- blamin'fault, guilt, accusing, finger-pointing, scapegoat
attribution of fault vs. credit
laying blamegiving credit
Acknowledging another's contribution
crediting · commending · lauding · honoring
accusation vs. absolution
laying blameabsolving
Releasing from responsibility
exonerating · exculpating · pardoning · acquitting · excusing
criticism vs. acceptance
laying blametaking responsibility
owning up · admitting fault · self-blame · confessing · mea culpa