scapegoat | Definition of scapegoat

Synonyms and Antonyms of scapegoat

a person or thing taking the blame for others

companies often use the economy as a scapegoat to avoid taking responsibility for dropping sales

Synonyms of scapegoat

fall guy, goat, whipping boy

Words Related to scapegoat

butt, dupe, fool, laughingstock, mark, mockery, monkey