Definition of point an accusing finger at
: to put the blame on
The governor pointed an accusing finger at the legislature for failing to approve her budget.
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“Point an accusing finger at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20an%20accusing%20finger%20at. Accessed 15 May. 2021.
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