hold (someone) responsible (for someone)

hold (someone) responsible (for someone)

To deem someone accountable for something; to blame someone for something. I don't care if Vince is trying to blame this blunder on his staff—I hold him responsible. Who do we hold responsible for this blunder?

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hold someone responsible

(for something) Go to hold someone accountable (for something).

See also: hold, responsible

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