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Scapegoat

usgb/ˈskeɪpɡəʊt/Volume
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Blame TransferPlay
Used when someone transfers blame to avoid responsibility or discredit others. SlideDespite his mistakes, he looked for a scapegoat to pin the failure on.
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Unjust TreatmentPlay
Highlights the unjust nature of blaming a scapegoat; they are not truly at fault. SlideShe felt like a scapegoat when blamed for the project’s delay, which she didn't cause.
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Power DynamicsPlay
Often involves power imbalance; those with less power are more likely to be scapegoats. SlideAs an intern, he was an easy scapegoat for the missing reports.
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