transitive To force (something shameful) on a person. Cf. fasten, v. 16a. Obsolete. rare.

To cast (blame, †aspersions, †ridicule) on or upon; also const. †in, †to.

transitive. With on, upon. To fix (blame, guilt, responsibility, etc.) on a person or thing; to attribute (something reprehensible) to a person or…

transitive. To reflect (honour, disgrace, etc.) on to a person. With in, to, upon, etc.

transitive. To force or thrust (a thing) upon any one; to fasten or fix on forcibly. rare.

To give the thanks or credit for something to; to consider or hold responsible; esp. in ironical use, = to blame.

transitive. figurative. With on, upon: to cause (something) to become firmly associated with a specified person or thing; to ascribe (a name…

transitive. To lay the responsibility or blame for (a thing) upon (a person); to blame (a deed, etc.) upon (a person). Obsolete.

To ‘fasten’ (an imputation, responsibility, etc.) on a person.