Meaning of the word scapegoat in English
What does scapegoat mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
scapegoat
US /ˈskeɪp.ɡoʊt/
UK /ˈskeɪp.ɡəʊt/
Noun
a person or group made to bear the blame for others or to suffer in their place
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He became the scapegoat for the team's failure.
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The manager was looking for a scapegoat to blame for the financial losses.
Verb
to make a person or group a scapegoat
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They tried to scapegoat the junior employees for the company's problems.
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It's unfair to scapegoat one person for a collective mistake.