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Don't rush to apportion blame! (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

amble

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'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" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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