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Discover LudwigThe phrase "deflect blame" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the act of shifting responsibility for a fault or mistake away from oneself.
Example: "In the meeting, he tried to deflect blame for the project's failure onto his team members."
Alternatives: "shift responsibility" or "redirect accountability."
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There was no self-pity or attempt to deflect blame.
The committee report was cautious about challenging Murdoch's attempt to deflect blame.
Attention on the two may have been intended to deflect blame away from the Obama administration.
The governing class is trying to deflect blame for the debacle.
Mr. Fugate said that was not a pre-emptive effort to deflect blame.
Nor will it do much to deflect blame from the president.
They know how to press your buttons, and how to deflect blame from themselves.
Its share price fell sharply, despite its efforts to deflect blame.
Pell denied concocting his evidence to deflect blame from his own inaction.
One cannot simply deflect blame onto others (your sports federation, doctor, coach, etc).
"If he has no opposition, there is no chance to deflect blame.
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