Scapegoat

B2 8+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of scapegoat

fall guy
patsy
guinea pig

Antonyms of scapegoat

ally
defender
protector

Collocations of scapegoat

scapegoat for
Frequency: 80 %

He was made the scapegoat for the team's loss.

scapegoat of
Frequency: 70 %

She became the scapegoat of the company's financial troubles.

scapegoat in
Frequency: 60 %

He was used as a scapegoat in the political scandal.

scapegoat by
Frequency: 50 %

The CEO was made a scapegoat by the board of directors.

scapegoat to
Frequency: 40 %

She was made a scapegoat to cover up the real issue.

Idiomatic Expressions for scapegoat

  • Phrase: use someone as a scapegoat
    Meaning: to unfairly blame someone in order to protect oneself or others from blame
    Usage: The politician tried to use his assistant as a scapegoat for the scandal.