The act of blaming or criticizing someone for a mistake they have made.
Alipokea lawama kali kutoka kwa meneja wake baada ya kukosa mikutano miwili mfululizo.
— He received severe blame from his manager after missing two consecutive meetings.
Wazazi walimpa mtoto wao lawama kwa kuvunja kioo.
— The parents gave their child blame for breaking the glass.