0 someone who is blamed for a bad situation, although they have not caused it -- kozioł ofiarny
He was made a scapegoat for the disaster.
Though the authors occasionally question the wisdom of diplomats, they do not make them the scapegoats for failed peace settlements.
For instance, so-called mixed families are often automatically considered as dysfunctional and may become scapegoats at the societal level.
It may be that rate sometimes serves as a general scapegoat for perceived comprehension difficulties, whether it is the direct cause or not.
Proverbially, the "king" is both tyrant and scapegoat.
With these scapegoats destroyed, the community itself is cleansed, ensuring that normality will return without further suffering.
Finding a scapegoat when times go bad is often a task of utmost importance, for political leaders and ordinary citizens alike.
The offering of feigned opposition can give moderates a welcome scapegoat and pretext for moderation.
Political entrepreneurs seek political capital by mobilizing support for repressive and punitive actions against scapegoats.
