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   Blame , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Blamed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Blaming.] [OE. blamen, F. blâmer, OF. blasmer, fr. L. blasphemare to blaspheme, LL. also to blame, fr. Gr. βλασφημεῖν to speak ill, to slander, to blaspheme, fr. βλάσφημος evil speaking, perh, for βλαψίφημος; βλάψις injury (fr. βλάπτειν to injure) + φήμη a saying, fr. φάναι to say. Cf. Blaspheme, and see Fame.]
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   To censure; to express disapprobation of; to find fault with; to reproach.
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   We have none to blame but ourselves.
   Tillotson.
   
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   To bring reproach upon; to blemish. [Obs.]
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    She . . . blamed her noble blood.
   Spenser.
   
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   To blame, to be blamed, or deserving blame; in fault; as, the conductor was to blame for the accident.
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   You were to blame, I must be plain with you.
   Shak.
   
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   Blame, n. [OE. blame, fr. F. blâme, OF. blasme, fr. blâmer, OF. blasmer, to blame. See Blame, v.]
   An expression of disapprobation fir something deemed to be wrong; imputation of fault; censure.
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   Let me bear the blame forever.
   Gen. xiiii. 9.
   
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   That which is deserving of censure or disapprobation; culpability; fault; crime; sin.
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   Holy and without blame before him in love.
   Eph. i. 4.
   
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   Hurt; injury. [Obs.]
   Spenser.
   
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   Syn. -- Censure; reprehension; condemnation; reproach; fault; sin; crime; wrongdoing.
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