finger-pointing

noun

fin·​ger-point·​ing ˈfiŋ-gər-ˌpȯin-tiŋ How to pronounce finger-pointing (audio)
Synonyms of finger-pointingnext
: the act of making explicit and often unfair accusations of blame
The finger-pointing began in the loser's campaign headquarters immediately after the election.

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Right now, there’s too much finger-pointing and not enough ownership. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026 There has been plenty of teeth gnashing and finger-pointing in those big-city baseball markets. — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 2 May 2026 As is often the case when companies displease their customers en masse, there’s lots of finger-pointing. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 There’s no integration project waiting on the other side of the purchase order, no multi-vendor finger-pointing when performance falls short. — David Noy, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for finger-pointing

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First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of finger-pointing was in 1914

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“Finger-pointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finger-pointing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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