One who is unjustly blamed and punished for problems he or she did not cause is a ________.

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A scapegoat is someone who is falsely blamed and punished for problems they didn't cause. A victim may be falsely blamed, but it could also be someone who is simply harmed in a situation. A pariah is someone who is socially outcast or shunned. A bigot is someone who holds prejudiced and intolerant views towards a certain group of people.

One Who Is Unjustly Blamed and Punished for Problems He