Scapegoat and Simpleton

Scapegoat

Scapegoat noun - A person or thing taking the blame for others.
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Simpleton and scapegoat are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Simpleton" instead a noun "Scapegoat".

Simpleton

Simpleton noun - A person who lacks good sense or judgment.

Scapegoat and simpleton are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Scapegoat" instead a noun "Simpleton".

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