What is the past tense of "blame"?

The past simple of "blame" is "blamed". Don't blame me for losing your keys.

What is the past participle of "blame"?

The past participle of "blame" is "blamed". Use it after have/has/had: "I have blamed".

What is a common mistake with "blame"?

Wrong: "I blamed on him for the mistake.". Correct: "I blamed him for the mistake.". Blame uses 'for', not 'on'. Use 'blame O for' or 'blame O on N'.

How do you pronounce "blame"?

/bleɪm/ — The vowel is long like the 'ay' in 'day'. Not /blæm/.

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Q: Is "blame" regular or irregular?

"Blame" is a regular English verb. Both past simple and past participle are formed by adding -ed.

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All 12 Tenses of "Blame"

Quick reference table — every tense form of "blame" with the first-person example and a link to the grammar guide for that tense.

Tense	Example (I)	Quick rule
Simple Present	`I blame`	Used for habits, facts, routines, and permanent situations. Full rule →
Simple Past	`I blamed`	Used for completed actions at a specific time in the past. Full rule →
Simple Future	`I will blame`	Used for predictions, decisions made at the moment, and promises. Full rule →
Present Continuous	`I am blaming`	Used for actions happening right now or temporary situations. Full rule →
Past Continuous	`I was blaming`	Used for actions in progress at a specific moment in the past. Full rule →
Future Continuous	`I will be blaming`	Used for actions that will be in progress at a specific future time. Full rule →
Present Perfect	`I have blamed`	Used for past actions with present relevance, life experiences, or unfinished situations. Full rule →
Past Perfect	`I had blamed`	Used for an action that was completed before another past action. Full rule →
Future Perfect	`I will have blamed`	Used for an action that will be completed before a specific future time. Full rule →
Present Perfect Continuous	`I have been blaming`	Used for actions that started in the past and continue now, with focus on duration. Full rule →
Past Perfect Continuous	`I had been blaming`	Used for ongoing actions in the past that continued up to another past moment. Full rule →
Future Perfect Continuous	`I will have been blaming`	Used for actions that will have been ongoing up until a specific future time. Full rule →

Past Tense of "Blame" — Blamed

The past simple of "blame" is "blamed" — formed by adding "-ed". Use it for actions that were completed at a specific time in the past, such as "yesterday", "last week", or "in 2020". For the full grammar of this tense, see our simple past tense guide.

The report blamed poor management for the company's losses. B1
She blamed the accident on the wet road conditions. B2

Past Participle of "Blame" — Blamed

The past participle of "blame" is "blamed" — the same form as the past simple, since "blame" is a regular verb. Use it after "have/has/had" for perfect tenses ("I have blamed") and after "be" for passive voice ("It was blamed").

The report blamed poor management for the company's losses. B1
She blamed the accident on the wet road conditions. B2

Is "Blame" Regular or Irregular?

"Blame" is a regular English verb. Its past simple and past participle are both formed by adding "-ed" to give "blamed". The 3rd-person singular present is "blames" and the gerund/present participle is "blaming".

Conjugation pattern: regular -ed

How to Pronounce "Blame" and Its Forms

Blame: /bleɪm/ — Stress pattern: O

The vowel is long like the 'ay' in 'day'. Not /blæm/.

How to Use "Blame" — Common Grammar Patterns

Use 'blame X for Y' to say X caused Y, or 'blame Y on X' to say Y happened because of X.

S + V + O + for gerund
S + V + O + on noun

Example Sentences with "Blame" in Different Tenses

Simple Present: Don't blame me for losing your keys. B1
Simple Past: The report blamed poor management for the company's losses. B1

Common Collocations with "Blame"

don't blame me
blame someone for
blame something on

When to Use "Blame" vs Similar Verbs

"blame" vs "criticize"

blame assigns responsibility; criticize evaluates quality

Smart synonyms — when to use each one

accuse — for directly assigning guilt in serious situations
fault — for technical or operational failures
censure — in formal or official contexts

Antonyms: praise, credit

Common Mistakes with "Blame"

Wrong: She blame often.
Correct: She blames often.
Add "s" to the verb when the subject is third-person singular (he/she/it).

Other Forms of "Blame"

Adjective: blamable

Conjugation Tables for "Blame"

Negative Forms

Simple present: I do not blame · He does not blame
Simple past: I did not blame · She did not blame
Present perfect: I have not blamed · He has not blamed

Question Forms

Simple present: Do you blame? · Does he blame?
Simple past: Did you blame?
Present perfect: Have you blamed?

Passive Voice (where applicable)

Simple present passive: It is blamed
Simple past passive: It was blamed
Present perfect passive: It has been blamed

Frequently Asked Questions About "Blame"

Is "blame" regular or irregular?: "blame" is a regular verb. Add -ed for past simple and past participle: "blamed".
What is the past tense of "blame"?: The simple past of "blame" is "blamed".
When do I use simple present vs present continuous with "blame"?: Use simple present for habits, facts, and routines: "I blame every day." Use present continuous for actions happening right now: "I am blaming right now."

Conjugation of "Blame" — All Forms, Examples, and Usage