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

Speaker Mike Johnson tried to lead a moment of silence for Kirk, but what began as solemn reflection quickly dissolved into shouting and finger-pointing across the aisle. —Nik Popli, Time, 11 Sep. 2025

These behaviors become the organizational norm when senior leaders engage in finger-pointing, avoid difficult conversations, or fail to follow through on commitments. —Tracy Lawrence, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

What unfolds is a finger-pointing game of Who’s Behaved Worse? —Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025

Cellphone bill flop prompts finger-pointing Hall seized on the vote breakdown as an example of Democratic lawmakers out of step with Whitmer and out of touch with public support for cellphone restrictions at school. —Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for finger-pointing

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