Synonym Dictionary

Deserving criticism or blame for a fault or wrongful act.

To release someone from blame, responsibility, or an obligation.

To formally find someone not guilty of a charge; more generally, to clear someone of blame.

Responsibility for wrongdoing or blame.

Deserving blame for a fault or wrongdoing.

To clear someone of blame or responsibility.

Making a fault or difficult situation seem less serious or blameworthy.

An attribution, especially an allegation of fault or wrongdoing.

To attribute a quality, action, or fault to someone.

An accusation made in response to another accusation.

Deserving strong criticism or condemnation.

To express disappointment or blame for someone's behavior.

Deserving criticism or blame.

To clear from blame or demonstrate that a position was justified.