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noun
A situation in which people attempt to blame others rather than trying to resolve a problem.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, informal
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Synonyms: buck-passing
Antonyms: none provided
noun
accusations exchanged among people who refuse to accept sole responsibility for some undesirable event
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: accusation, accusal
History
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