blame
verb (used with object)
to hold responsible; find fault with; censure.
is blaming
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present progressiveof blame (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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It’s annoying that she is blaming her inability to complete tasks on you, but it sounds like your co-workers and boss know you’re a communicative manager.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026
She is defending her interactions with him and is blaming Goldman executives for leaks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
"Chris is a legendary Clipper who has had a historic career. I want to make one thing very clear. No one is blaming Chris for our underperformance," Frank said.
From Barron's ● Dec. 3, 2025
The problem here is that if each side is blaming each other, it’s very hard to have any kind of dialogue.
From Slate ● Sep. 12, 2025
Lord Kitchener: "Of course, no one is blaming you."
From Three Years' War by Christiaan Rudolf De Wet
