noun

imputation

imputation, accusation, attribution

The imputation of blame was unfair.

The imputation of blame was unfair.

His work avoids any imputation of motive.

His work avoids any imputation of motive.

imputation ((of sth.)) ((to sb.)) the act of saying that someone is responsible for something bad The imputation of blame to the wrong person was a mistake.

Synonyms: accusation, attribution, ascription

From Latin `imputare` 'to reckon, attribute', from `in-` 'in, into' + `putare` 'to reckon'.

Think of "putting" the blame "in" or onto someone.

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