Dictionary entry

Blame (2)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Blame, n. [OE. blame, fr. F. blâme, OF. blasme, fr. blâmer, OF. blasmer, to blame. See Blame, v.] 1. An expression of disapprobation fir something deemed to be wrong; imputation of fault; censure.

Let me bear the blame forever.

Gen. xiiii. 9.

2. That which is deserving of censure or disapprobation; culpability; fault; crime; sin.

Holy and without blame before him in love.

Eph. i. 4.

3. Hurt; injury. Spenser.

Syn. — Censure; reprehension; condemnation; reproach; fault; sin; crime; wrongdoing.