finger-pointing
noun
fin·ger-point·ing
ˈfiŋ-gər-ˌpȯin-tiŋ 
: 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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Some say finger-pointing brings no balm to the broken, that the occasion calls for a more elegant mourning that doesn’t complicate or traipse on the legacy of celebrated places, people, or traditions.
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Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
The two have clashed over outside spending on the race, with Wahls criticizing VoteVets spending on Turek's behalf and Turek finger-pointing at Wahls' past work with The Next 50, which promotes young Democratic candidates around the country.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 2 June 2026
The solution is not more finger-pointing.
—Christine Schuster, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Thomas, a longtime Team USA Ryder Cup member, and Bradley, last year's United States captain, were on the fourth hole when they were approached by an official in a cart, and the conversation quickly turned into finger-pointing.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
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Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
The two have clashed over outside spending on the race, with Wahls criticizing VoteVets spending on Turek's behalf and Turek finger-pointing at Wahls' past work with The Next 50, which promotes young Democratic candidates around the country.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 2 June 2026
The solution is not more finger-pointing.
—Christine Schuster, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Thomas, a longtime Team USA Ryder Cup member, and Bradley, last year's United States captain, were on the fourth hole when they were approached by an official in a cart, and the conversation quickly turned into finger-pointing.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for finger-pointing
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“Finger-pointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finger-pointing. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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