Synonyms & related words for scapegoat

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Words related to scapegoat

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Synonyms for scapegoat

Common synonyms for scapegoat include patsy — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does scapegoat come from?

The word scapegoat breaks down into 2 roots of Old French and Old English origin: scape-, from Old French escape (“escape”); and -goat, from Old English goat (“goat”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.