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How is the word козёл отпущения translated from Russian to English

Тот, на кого сваливают чужую вину.

A person blamed for others' mistakes.

noun
English translation
scapegoat

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  • Он стал козлом отпущения. — He became the scapegoat.

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How is “козёл отпущения” translated from Russian?
“козёл отпущения” translates into English as “scapegoat”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “козёл отпущения” mean?
Meaning of “козёл отпущения”: Тот, на кого сваливают чужую вину. In English — “scapegoat”.
What part of speech is “козёл отпущения”?
“козёл отпущения” is a noun.
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