SCAPEGOAT

(noun) someone who is punished for the errors of others
synonyms : whipping boy
"He became the scapegoat for an under- performing team" -added by sradha_inlas

Mnemonics for scapegoat

(Tag: scapegoat " bali ka bakra") concetrate on 'goat' from scapegoat goat is nothing but the famous word 'bakra' in hindi recall mtv bakra !! also remember ! " bali ka bakara"
added by nishit.mehta Edit Mnemonic

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(Tag: ) Scape+goat - Scape sounds like Escape - That is when you escape from your wrong doings and put the blame on others, thereby making them the scapegoats.
added by jot_beckham Edit Mnemonic

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(Tag: ) Scape=Escape Goat=Coat(exterior lair, which is something protects us from the cold weather)
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