Detailed translations for "scapegoat"

scapegoat

scapegoat(also: fall guy, patsy)
der Sündenbock{masculine}
But it's also standard procedure... to blame any problems on a scapegoat or sacrificial lamb.
stets einem Sündenbock oder OpferIamm angehängt.
Our superiors would like to know how your efforts in securing a scapegoat are progressing.
Unsere Vorgesetzten fragen, ob ein Sündenbock gefunden wurde.

to scapegoat

English synonyms for "scapegoat"

scapegoat {n}

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