blamed

[bleymd]

adjective

1. confounded.

   The blamed car won't start.

adverb

1. confoundedly; excessively.

   It's blamed cold out tonight.

blamed

/ bleɪmd /

adjective

1. a euphemistic word for damned damned

Other Word Forms

• unblamed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of blamed¹

First recorded in 1825–35; blame + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Beijing blamed the Philippines for a boat collision in the South China Sea on Sunday, after Manila said a Chinese ship had "rammed" a government vessel in the disputed waterway.

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The Philippines said a Chinese ship deliberately rammed one of its government vessels in the disputed South China Sea on Sunday, though Beijing blamed Manila for the incident.

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Afterward, he blamed himself for the fumble that he said cost the Rams the victory.

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Residents have blamed city leaders for a confusing rebuilding process that they say is being carried out by so many government agencies and consultants that it’s difficult to discern who is in charge.

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Her administration put down the protests after dozens of deaths that human-rights organizations blamed on the excessive use of force by state security.

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