What does syndabock in Swedish mean?
What is the meaning of the word syndabock in Swedish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use syndabock in Swedish.
The word syndabock in Swedish means scapegoat, whipping boy, syndabock, syndabock, syndabock, hitta en syndabock. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word syndabock
scapegoat, whipping boy
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syndabock(figurative (person: blamed for others) (bildlig) The project failed and now they desperately need a scapegoat. |
syndabock(slang (person blamed for another's crime) George didn't commit the crime; he was just a patsy. |
syndabock(Bible: goat representing sins) The scapegoat was said to carry people's sins into the wild. |
hitta en syndabock(figurative (blame for others) If it's your fault, you should take responsibility and not scapegoat someone else. |
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