Scapegoat (4,3)
'scapegoat' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for whipping boy that I've seen before include "One blamed for the faults of others" , "Target of punishment" , "Scapegoat" .)
'scapegoat' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for fall guy that I've seen before include "Dupe" , "Aunt Sally" , "Patsy" , "Scapegoat" , "who's not 18 [UPRIGHT]?" .)