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scapegoat ['skejpgout]

The term "scapegoat" refers to a person or entity that is blamed or punished for the wrongdoings of others.

📌 Examples of using "scapegoat" in sentences:

He was made the scapegoat for the team's failure in the championship.

The government used the media as a scapegoat to divert attention from their own mistakes.

📌 The scapegoat concept originates from religious rituals in ancient times.

📌 The concept of scapegoating is often observed in politics and social dynamics.

📌 Scapegoating can lead to unfair treatment and the avoidance of taking responsibility.

📌 The term "scapegoat" is often used metaphorically to describe situations of unjust blame or punishment.

1-liner summary: "A scapegoat is an individual or group blamed for the faults of others, often seen in various contexts including politics and social dynamics.
 

Explain the word "scapegoat". Give some examples of using the word "scapegoat" in sentences.