Why am I the only one they complain about? They're just making an example out of me and using me as a scapegoat.
Source: tatoeba (36099)
Scapegoat
/ˈskeɪpˌɡoʊt/
Synonyms for "scapegoat" (60 found)
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12 entriescollective scapegoatingpolitical scapegoatpolitical scapegoatingpublic scapegoatscapegoat mechanismscapegoat mentalityscapegoat narrativescapegoat ritualscapegoating mechanismscapegoating practicesystemic scapegoatingunjust scapegoating
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He's the scapegoat.
Source: tatoeba (2057412)
You're the scapegoat.
Source: tatoeba (2218437)
They're looking for a scapegoat.
Source: tatoeba (3820953)
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