blameverb
Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples be to blame for something
be to blameNo one can decide who is to blame.
be at faultBoth the fans and the players were at fault.
be someone's faultThis is all my fault.
be responsibleWe're still trying to determine who was responsible for the attacks.
the blame lies withSome of the blame lies with investors.
the blame rests withMuch of the blame rests with the government, which has confused people with conflicting health messages