How to use blame in English

 Here's how you can use the word "blame" in English:

Verb:

• To hold someone or something responsible for something bad:
  • "He blamed his sister for breaking the vase."
  • "The accident was blamed on the driver's negligence."
• To criticize someone or something:
  • "Don't blame me for your mistakes."
  • "She blamed the weather for her poor performance."

Noun:

• Responsibility for something bad:
  • "He took the blame for the team's loss."
  • "The blame for the scandal falls on the CEO."

Phrases:

• Lay the blame on: To place the responsibility on someone or something.
  • "He tried to lay the blame on his coworker."
• Pin the blame on: To unfairly place the responsibility on someone.
  • "Don't try to pin the blame on me."
• Apportion blame: To distribute responsibility among different people or things.
  • "The committee will apportion blame for the disaster."

Example sentences:

• "Don't blame me, I didn't break the window."
• "The company was quick to lay the blame on the workers."
• "She blamed her failure on a lack of support."
• "He took the blame for the project's delay."
• "I refuse to accept the blame for something I didn't do."

Additional notes:

• "Blame" is often used in the passive voice: "The accident was blamed on..."
• It's important to be careful when using "blame" as it can be hurtful or accusatory.