take the blame
- guiltMoral self-reproach
- faultImperfection or blame
- responsibilityState of being answerable
- confessAcknowledge wrongdoing openly
- admitConfess or grant entry
own up · apologize · accused · fall guy · shoulder · burden · sacrifice · punishment · cover · shame · regret · remorse · excuse · deflect · culprit · mistake · error · accountable
- accountabilityaccountability, responsibility, accountable, take responsibility, answerability
responsibility acceptance
take the blamepass the buck
Transfer responsibility elsewhere
shift the blame · make excuses · point fingers · wash one's hands · finger-pointing