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Scapegoated meaning

simple past and past participle of scapegoat

Using Scapegoated

  • The main meaning on this page is: simple past and past participle of scapegoat
  • In the example corpus, scapegoated often appears in combinations such as: being scapegoated, scapegoated for, were scapegoated.

Context around Scapegoated

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 22.1 words
  • Position in the sentence: 2 start, 7 middle, 4 end
  • Sentence types: 12 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

easily 1×

Often after:

new 1× officials 1×

Sentence patterns with Scapegoated

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

are being scapegoated for incompetent 1× around and scapegoated when it 1× has been scapegoated 1× hurts being scapegoated for the 1× is being scapegoated 1× jews later scapegoated by the 1× migrants were scapegoated as inequality 1× not be scapegoated over coronavirus 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

as a result 1× branded zionists they 1× but on tuesday 1× directors at club 1× ellis who disagreed 1× in response former 1×

Common sentence endings:

and unemployment surged 1× by case basis 1× has been scapegoated 1× incompetent department leadership 1× is being scapegoated 1× left the country 1×

Words around Scapegoated

Just before it in the word index:

scapegoat 103 scape 29 scaparrotti 3 scapa 14 scap 4 scanwatch 6

Just after it in the word index:

scapegoating 27 scapegoats 34 scapes 10 scapin 3 scapino 3 scaponi 3

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaronson 18 abai 18 abass 18 abatements 18 abdulfatah 18 abebe 18

Corpus analysis for Scapegoated

  • In this selection, "scapegoated" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 22.1 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, easily, new and officials stand out and add context to how "scapegoated" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include are being scapegoated for incompetent and around and scapegoated when it. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "scapegoated" sits close to words such as aaronson, abai and abass, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with scapegoated

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Is Jalen Hurts being SCAPEGOATED for the Philadelphia Eagles' struggles? (10 words)

As a result, the entire population of African residents is being scapegoated. (12 words)

Jews, later scapegoated by the powerful, fall victim and once again search for security. (14 words)

Longer example sentences

Branded " Zionists ", they were scapegoated and blamed for the unrest in March, which eventually led to the emigration of much of Poland's remaining Jewish population (about 15,000 Polish citizens left the country). (34 words)

Directors at Club Hollywood, also in Tallinn, joined Venus in pointing out that nightclubs need not be scapegoated over coronavirus spread, noting that plenty of bars also attract large numbers of people. (32 words)

Phillippa Kaufmann QC, who represented the two victims in court, said the forced resignation of Mr Hardwick was “disappointing and it looks as though he has been scapegoated”. (28 words)

Question examples

Is Jalen Hurts being SCAPEGOATED for the Philadelphia Eagles' struggles? (10 words)

Example sentences (13)

Is Jalen Hurts being SCAPEGOATED for the Philadelphia Eagles' struggles?

One example of this is in where migrants were scapegoated as inequality and unemployment surged.

Pay rises for fat cat bosses are to blame for inflation piling misery on millions, with lower paid workers being "scapegoated", new analysis shows.

As a result, the entire population of African residents is being scapegoated.

But on Tuesday, the union’s president, Lt. Bob Kroll, told “CBS This Morning” that he thinks union members are being scapegoated for incompetent department leadership.

Directors at Club Hollywood, also in Tallinn, joined Venus in pointing out that nightclubs need not be scapegoated over coronavirus spread, noting that plenty of bars also attract large numbers of people.

In response, former England captain Wayne Rooney complained that players were unfairly being scapegoated, and their pay deals should be judged on a "case-by-case basis".

Meanwhile, ordinary Lebanese fear that the political elite will pin the blame on easily scapegoated officials in hopes of quickly moving on.

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The Irish Farmer’s Association (IFA) says farmers are tired of being kicked around and scapegoated when it comes to climate action.

Ellis, who disagreed with this sentiment, wrote in her complaint that she was scapegoated for the hiring decision SPS ultimately made.

Jews, later scapegoated by the powerful, fall victim and once again search for security.

Phillippa Kaufmann QC, who represented the two victims in court, said the forced resignation of Mr Hardwick was “disappointing and it looks as though he has been scapegoated”.

Branded " Zionists ", they were scapegoated and blamed for the unrest in March, which eventually led to the emigration of much of Poland's remaining Jewish population (about 15,000 Polish citizens left the country).

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Common combinations with scapegoated

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

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What does "scapegoated" mean?
Scapegoated means: simple past and past participle of scapegoat
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