not blame

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—used to indicate that someone seems to have a good reason for doing something

After the way he treated you, I wouldn't blame you if you never spoke to him again.

You can hardly blame her for being angry.

Examples of not blame in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This allows for a non-defensive exchange where the goal is growth, not blame. —Kwame Christian, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025

Officials on Thursday did not blame air traffic control for the deadly crash. —Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025

Address conflicts quickly, focusing on solutions, not blame. —Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025

In healthy relationships, partners address frustration or disappointment through communication, not blame or distance. —Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024

More From Newsweek Vault: Find the Best Pet Insurance, Checking and Savings Accounts, Investing Advice and More One cannot blame him for moving to the couch. —Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024

In the midst of an uneven season, shooting .380 from the field, Rozier said the foot issue has been at play since the start of the season, but would not blame it for his struggles. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024

Phil Boas cautioned Republicans to not blame Democrats. —Abe Kwok, The Arizona Republic, 15 July 2024

The Democrats cannot blame former President Trump and the Republicans for this if nothing is done now. —Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 12 July 2024

Rhymes for not blame

• acclaim
• aflame
• airframe
• ballgame
• became
• declaim
• defame
• disclaim
• doorframe
• exclaim
• inflame
• mainframe