someone or something blamed, criticized, or abused, often unfairly, to deflect responsibility or vent frustration.
Notes
- *Punching bag*: (noun phrase) refers to someone or something that is subjected to repeated criticism, abuse, or violence, often as a way for others to release frustration or pent-up emotions.\
*Scapegoat*: (n) rfers to someone or something that is blamed or punished for the mistakes or wrongdoing of others.. - *Whipping boy*: noun phrase) refers to someone who is blamed or punished for the mistakes of others, often as a way to deflect responsibility or vent frustration.