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SCAPEGOATING

(noun, verb)
There are 3 meanings of the word Scapegoating.

Definitions

Scapegoating - as a noun

Someone who is punished for the errors of others

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Scapegoating - as a verb

To punish someone for the error or errors of someone else; to make a scapegoat of.

To blame something for the problems of a given society without evidence to back up the claim.

Example Sentences

"The government used scapegoating as a strategy to divert attention from their own failures."
"The boss engaged in scapegoating to avoid taking responsibility for the company's financial losses."
"The media often plays a role in perpetuating scapegoating narratives."
"The politician used scapegoating as a means to gain public support."
"The company blamed the failure on scapegoating the IT department."
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Word Game Points

Is SCAPEGOATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scapegoating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SCAPEGOATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is SCAPEGOATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scapegoating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SCAPEGOATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is SCAPEGOATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scapegoating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SCAPEGOATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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