blame
verb (used with object)
to hold responsible; find fault with; censure.
has blamed
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present perfectof blame (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The Moroccan interior ministry has blamed the sudden surge on the "malicious exploitation" of social media and the "spread of misleading information".
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Steak ’n Shake dumped vegetable oil—which Kennedy has blamed for fueling obesity and inflammation—in favor of beef tallow, and switched to Grade A Wisconsin butter versus a blend containing seed oil.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
Sánchez has blamed traffickers and social media activity for the mass crossing.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
A senior doctor has blamed NHS chiefs for numerous problems within transplant services in England and called for an overhaul in a leaked letter seen by the BBC.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
“Living on this cursed hill, away from town, you hear nothing! Tenorio has blamed la Grande for his daughter’s death!”
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
