finger-pointing

noun

fin·​ger-point·​ing ˈfiŋ-gər-ˌpȯin-tiŋ 

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

Examples of finger-pointing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The federal government officially began a partial shutdown with no last-minute drama or shortage of finger-pointing from Democrats and Republicans, each of whom was content to blame the other for the impasse. —Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025

What drew particular ire in the budget decision, and gave way to partisan finger-pointing, was the decision not to fund the Veterans Housing and Recovery Program, leading to the shuttering of two of three housing facilities for homeless veterans in Chippewa Falls and Green Bay. —Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025

Within hours, my Facebook feed filled with speculation, finger-pointing and misinformation. —Larry Magid, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025

Kirk’s assassination sparked a furious response and finger-pointing, with some on the right blaming the left and calling for retribution. —Phil Helsel, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for finger-pointing

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