scapegoat meaning
UK US /ˈskeɪpɡoʊt/ 2 syllables
scapegoat (noun): someone who is punished for the errors of others.
Definition of scapegoat
- someone who is punished for the errors of others
Synonyms: whipping boy
Type of: victim
How to pronounce scapegoat
scapegoat is pronounced /ˈskeɪpɡoʊt/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with SC · words ending in AT · 9-letter words
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