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Scapegoat

A scapegoat is a person or group who is unfairly blamed for the mistakes or wrongdoing of others. It is someone who takes the blame or punishment for something they did not do.

Senses

1. Noun: A person or group blamed or punished for the faults or sins of others.

2. Verb: To make someone a scapegoat or unfairly blame someone for the actions of others.

Sample Sentences

1. As the team captain, he became the scapegoat for their loss, even though it was a collective effort.

2. The government used the minority communities as scapegoats to divert attention from their own shortcomings.

3. The CEO scapegoated the junior employees for the company's failures instead of taking responsibility.

4. Politicians often scapegoat immigrants to gain popularity among certain sections of society.

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