Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

One Word

Question:

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

A person who is blamed for something that someone else has done

Options:

Enemy

Competitor

Scapegoat

Opponent

Correct Answer:

Scapegoat

Explanation:

The word that means the same as the group of words "a person who is blamed for something that someone else has done" is scapegoat.

  • Enemy is a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.
  • Competitor is a person who is competing with another person or group for the same thing.
  • Scapegoat is a person who is blamed for something that someone else has done, especially unfairly.
  • Opponent is a person who disagrees with or opposes someone or something.