Reprimand and Scapegoat

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Reprimand verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.

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Scapegoat and reprimand are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scapegoat" instead a verb "Reprimand".

Nearby Words: reprimanded, reprimanding

Scapegoat noun - A person or thing taking the blame for others.

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Reprimand and scapegoat are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Reprimand" instead a verb "Scapegoat".

official reprimand

official scapegoat

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Scapegoat and Reprimand. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 10, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/reprimand/scapegoat

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