Don't rush to apportion blame! (5)
I believe the answer is:
amble
'don't rush' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?
'apportion blame' is the wordplay.
'blame' anagrams to 'AMBLE'.
But, I'm not sure how this is indicated.
'to' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for amble that I've seen before include "Wander casually" , "Blame for leisurely walk" , "Walk gently" , "Walk at an easy pace" , "Dawdle" .)