finger-pointing

noun

fin·ger-point·ing ˈfiŋ-gər-ˌpȯin-tiŋ

Synonyms of finger-pointing next

: the act of making explicit and often unfair accusations of blame

Examples of finger-pointing in a Sentence

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In such an instance, the loosey-goosey facets might allow for a great deal of confusion, finger-pointing, and slippery contrivances. —

Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 The outcome of the 2024 election has resulted in no shortage of Democratic finger-pointing. —

Anthony D. Romero, Twin Cities, 6 Dec. 2024 Flashes of absolute game-changing, field-flipping brilliance, followed by weeks of anonymity, peppered by pouting and social-media finger-pointing. —

Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2024 There’s some frustration with the Justice Department: There’s been a lot of finger-pointing from those eager to see Trump held to account, The Hill’s Rebecca Beitsch reports. —

Cate Martel, The Hill, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for finger-pointing

Word History

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 21 Dec. 2024.

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