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.

Examples of finger-pointing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And what has unfolded since has included a public apology, an impending name change, and quite a bit of finger-pointing and side-taking. — Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Sep. 2026

Below the surface, there is a lot of contemptuous finger-pointing about where the anti-AI energy now coursing through the political-media landscape is coming from. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Most of all, that sort of finger-pointing is where this mayor has fallen so short during his time in office. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Vitello was face-to-face with Porter, a screaming match complete with curse words and finger-pointing. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for finger-pointing

• disappointing
• anointing
• appointing
• pinpointing
• jointing
• pointing