NYT Dictionary

BLAMING

/ˈbleɪmɪŋ/
NounVerbBLAM-ingblam-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024

Meaning

The act of accusing or assigning culpability to.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English blamyng, blamynge, equivalent to blame + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

absolve

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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