blame · verb T /bleɪm/
blame
B1 to say or think that someone or something is responsible for something bad which has happened
Dictionary examples:
Don't blame me if you miss the bus!
Many people blame him for Tony's death.
Hugh blames his lack of confidence on his mother.
You can't really blame Helen for not wanting to get involved.
Learner example:
She thought that I would blame her so she decided to write me a letter. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Romanian)
be to blame
C1 to be responsible for something bad which has happened
Dictionary example:
Poor housing is to blame for many of their health problems.
I don't blame him/them/you, etc.
C2 used to say that you understand and accept the reason for what someone is doing
Dictionary example:
"I think I'll go home early." "I don't blame you - you look really tired."
blame · noun U /bleɪm/
blame
B2 when people say or think that someone or something is responsible for something bad
Dictionary examples:
The manager should take the blame for the team's defeat.
They put the blame on faulty equipment.
His employers have accepted blame for the accident.
Learner example:
She thought that I would blame her so she decided to write me a letter. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Romanian)
