blame-shifting
|blame-shift-ing|
B2
/ˈbleɪm ˌʃɪftɪŋ/
transferring blame
Etymology
Etymology Information
'blame-shifting' originates from the combination of 'blame' and 'shift,' where 'blame' means 'to hold responsible' and 'shift' means 'to move or transfer.'
Historical Evolution
'blame' and 'shift' were combined in modern English to form the compound noun 'blame-shifting.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to move blame,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of transferring responsibility or blame to another person or group.
The manager's constant blame-shifting created a toxic work environment.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45