English / word
Scapegoat
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others; A person or group blamed unfairly for the mistakes, problems, or failures of others.
In context
01
He became the scapegoat for the team's poor performance.
02
The junior manager became a convenient scapegoat for the company's financial debacle.
Synonyms
fall guy,victim,patsy
Antonyms
culprit,perpetrator,beneficiary
Collocations
make a scapegoat,become a scapegoat,find a scapegoat