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scape·goat [ˈskeɪpgəʊt] N

scapegoat

grešni kozel m

to make a scapegoat of sb

zvrniti krivdo na koga

Usage examples with scapegoat

to make a scapegoat of sb

zvrniti krivdo na koga

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While some literature describes her as the author of much misfortune, other writings sympathize with her as a scapegoat. en.wikipedia.org

Although some blamed him for the defeat, others believed he was being used as a scapegoat. en.wikipedia.org

Pope sought scapegoats to spread the blame for his defeat. en.wikipedia.org

Often he acts as the scapegoat when a call somehow fails to meet standards. en.wikipedia.org

They lead to scapegoating a group and ideologies that identified that group as an enemy. en.wikipedia.org

In this case the chosen individual, or group, becomes the scapegoat for the group's problems. en.wikipedia.org

He also felt he was made the scapegoat for the townhouse explosion. en.wikipedia.org

Lee himself professed that he was a scapegoat for others involved. en.wikipedia.org

They read the same books, cite the same authorities, and blame the same scapegoats. en.wikipedia.org

Times of troubles may be fatal medical problems for the one seeking a scapegoat when there is no cure. en.wikipedia.org

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