Definition of Scapegoat
Scapegoat
scape·goat
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A person or thing blamed for others' mistakes or problems.
e.g. The new employee was made the scapegoat for the team's failure.
(verb)
to make a scapegoat of or to blame someone for the faults of others;
e.g. The junior associates were always scapegoated for Louis' mistakes.
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