Translation
blame, reproach; reprimand
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Word origin
A back-formation from blâmer ('to blame'), from Old French blasmer, from Late Latin blasphemare ('to reproach'). English 'blame' and 'blaspheme' come from the same source.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- blasphemare
- English cognates
- blame, blaspheme
Grammar
Examples
retombé .
The blame fell on the director.
infligé .
The disciplinary board gave the pupil a reprimand.
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He accepts the blame without complaining.
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His conduct deserves everyone's disapproval.
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She did not want to shift the blame onto her colleagues.
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