Words similar to scapegoat

Example sentences for: scapegoat

How can you use “scapegoat” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

' A second definition reveals it to be synonymous with scapegoat . But fall guy is a less formal term and suggests ignorance.
Hardened and bitter, in search of a scapegoat, they occasionally lashed out at the weak."
...Why do we always need a scapegoat in a case like this?"
The article claims Schwalier did everything right, and that Cohen simply sought a scapegoat.
"This is the first time I've ever volunteered to come and be a scapegoat," he said.