blameshift

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To blame another for one's own wrong-doing. Blameshifting can be caused by pointing the finger at another when trying to save one's own skin.

Word forms

blameshift blameshifts blameshifting blameshifted

Etymology

From blame + shift.

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