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Scapegoats

Noun - Plural form of Scapegoat:

A scapegoat is a person or group that is unjustly blamed for the wrongdoings or mistakes of others.

Example sentences:

1. The politicians often make immigrants the scapegoats for the country's economic problems.
2. Media outlets sometimes portray certain social groups as scapegoats, leading to discrimination and prejudice.
3. Throughout history, innocent individuals have been turned into scapegoats to divert attention from the real culprits.

Verb - Third person present of Scapegoat:

Scapegoats is also used as the third person present form of the verb “scapegoat,” which means to blame or punish someone unfairly.

Example sentences:

1. She often scapegoats her younger brother whenever something goes wrong.
2. The boss scapegoats his employees rather than taking responsibility for his own mistakes.

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