Scapegoating
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Scapegoating is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of scapegoat.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of scapegoat.
More Meanings
- The act of making somebody a scapegoat.
Example Sentences
Nazi persecution of Jews, as with other scapegoatings, was focused, systematic and directly lethal. Other oppressions have been more long-term and uneven […]
Word Forms
- scapegoatings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include culprit, patsy, victimage, bogeyism, finger-pointing, blameshifting.
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