English-German translation for "scapegoat"

"scapegoat" German translation

scapegoat
noun | Substantiv s

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  • Sündenbockmasculine | Maskulinum m
    scapegoat bible, biblical bible, biblical | Bibel, biblisch Bibel, biblischBIBEL
    scapegoat bible, biblical bible, biblical | Bibel, biblisch Bibel, biblischBIBEL
Zweitens ist das die systematische Suche nach Schuldigen und nahe liegenden Sündenböcken.
The second is the systematic search for culprits and easy scapegoats.
Source: Europarl
Andererseits werden bei sehr strenger Anwendung die Seeleute wieder zu Sündenböcken.
On the other hand, very strict use will again be made of seamen as scapegoats.
Source: Europarl
Die Erweiterung darf nicht als Sündenbock dienen.
Expansion must not be used as a scapegoat.
Source: Europarl
Sie dienen als Sündenböcke, so wie Juden, Türken und Homosexuelle.
They are scapegoats, like Jews, Turks and homosexuals.
Source: Europarl
Uns allen ist bekannt, dass Minister die EU als Sündenbock benutzen.
We all know how ministers use the EU as a scapegoat.
Source: Europarl
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