When a company fails it isn't always possible to apportion blame.
Synonyms and examplesblameHe blamed his wife for the error.
lay the blame onThe bridge's architect was quick to lay the blame on the engineers.
pin the blame onNo one should be looking to pin the blame on others.
hold someone responsibleIf anything goes wrong, I will hold you responsible.
take the blameIf we fail, I'll take the blame.
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See alsobe to blame
be at fault
be someone's fault
be responsible
the blame lies with
the blame rests with
guilty
culpableformal
blameworthyformal
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If youblame someone for something, you say or think that someone did something wrong. If someoneis to blame for something, they caused something bad to happen.