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Scapegoat

Definition:

A scapegoat is a person or group that is wrongly blamed for something they did not do, acting as a target for the blame or punishment.

Senses:

1. A person who is falsely blamed for the mistakes or wrongdoings of others.
2. A person or group used to divert attention and blame away from the real culprits.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

He became the scapegoat for the team's failure, even though it was not solely his fault.

Local Usage:

In the small town, the store owner was often made a scapegoat whenever the crime rate increased.

Examples:

1. The politician used the media as a scapegoat to divert attention from his own corruption scandal.

2. The minority community was often made a scapegoat for the economic difficulties faced by the majority.

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