What does scapegoating mean?
Scapegoating means present participle and gerund of scapegoat.
Scapegoating
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of scapegoat.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of scapegoat
- 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 […]
Synonyms for scapegoating
Antonyms for scapegoating
Related Words
Word Forms
- scapegoatings
Usage Notes
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Nazi persecution of Jews, as with other scapegoatings, was focused, systematic and directly lethal. Other oppressions have been more long-term and uneven […]
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