verb

1. To censure (someone or something); to criticize.

2. To bring into disrepute.

3. (usually followed by "for") To assert or consider that someone is the cause of something negative; to place blame, to attribute responsibility (for something negative or for doing something negative).

   “The arsonist was blamed for the fire.”

Synonyms: reproach, shend, take to task, upbraid, hold to account

adjective

1. God-forsaken.

2. Variant of profane damn.

   “His damned cards are scattered!”