not blame
idiom
—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
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Officials on Thursday did not blame air traffic control for the deadly crash.
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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
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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
Start the conversation from a place of genuine concern and empathy, not blame or anger.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 July 2024
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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
Start the conversation from a place of genuine concern and empathy, not blame or anger.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 July 2024
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“Not blame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20blame. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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