noun as in strong fondness

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scapegoat, fall guy

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Example:The politician tried to shift the blame to a scapegoat during the press conference.

Definition:A person who is held responsible for the faults or misfortunes of others; a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings of others and is made to suffer as a consequence.

From scapegoat

Example:The old man was made the fall guy for the accident that involved the car's driver not paying attention.

Definition:A person who takes the blame for others, often to protect someone with more influence or status.

From fall guy