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Vocabulary Entry
scapegoat
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A person or group that is unfairly blamed for problems or negative outcomes.
Example Sentences
"The manager used his assistant as a scapegoat for the failed project."
"During the argument, she became a scapegoat for the mistakes of the entire team."
"In mythology, the scapegoat is often symbolized as a creature cast out to take away the sins of the people."
V
verb
To blame someone or something for problems, often unfairly.
Example Sentences
"They scapegoated the janitor when the office was messy."
"Instead of solving the issue, he chose to scapegoat his co-workers."
"The politician scapegoated a minority group to rally support."