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scapegoat (s) (noun), scapegoats (pl)
1. Someone who is unfairly blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others: The company's chief executive was made the scapegoat for the decrease in sales and profits during the last six months.
2. Etymology: from Hebrew azazél, iterally the "goat that escapes."
A person or group who are blamed for mistakes made by someone else.
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