It's a shmeless incrimination

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HiDo you find these sentences natural? Any suggestions are welcome.It's a shameless incrimination.It's a shameless implication.It's a shameless blame.It's a shameless incrimination.It's a shameless implication.It's a shameless blame.Thanks,Tom

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

'Incrimination' and 'blame' are uncountable, so they sound wrong here.  It is hard to judge beyond that, since there is no context.

Mr. Tom · Answer

Thank you, MM!

I found a few examples of "a blame" in COCA. Could you please help me understand when to use blame and when a blame?

It's important for me to understand that there is a level here - and this is not a blame, this is just an observation - because of the experiences of the last several decades, of which I was not a part in this city, I think there is a level of suspicion here that is greater than that which I have been used to in the past. And I don't complain about it, but I've learned a lot about it. And that my job is to try to answer whatever questions are out there so I can get on with the business of the country.

He wanted one passed this year. He thought operating without a budget on a business-as-usual basis was wrong. He asked the administrative- the staff of the Administration to get a budget package done, so, if I get blamed for getting a budget package done, then it is a blame I'll accept.

Tom

Mister Micawber · Answer

Both writers have chosen to make 'blame' countable.  It does not read well, to my mind.  I would use 'charge' or 'accusation', I think.

It's a shmeless incrimination

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