as in accusation
the act of blaming someone for a problem instead of trying to fix or solve it
Engaging in finger-pointing will not help us solve the problem. There was no shortage of finger-pointing among executives after the movie bombed at the box office.
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Recent Examples of finger-pointing
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.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Right now, there’s too much finger-pointing and not enough ownership.
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Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
There has been plenty of teeth gnashing and finger-pointing in those big-city baseball markets.
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Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
The space is crowded with pending and settled lawsuits, intercorporate finger-pointing, and complex domestic and international legal concerns.
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ArsTechnica,
20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for finger-pointing
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Right now, there’s too much finger-pointing and not enough ownership.
—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
There has been plenty of teeth gnashing and finger-pointing in those big-city baseball markets.
—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
The space is crowded with pending and settled lawsuits, intercorporate finger-pointing, and complex domestic and international legal concerns.
—
ArsTechnica,
20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for finger-pointing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger-pointing
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While media outlets heavily covered the initial accusations, the public narrative shifted dramatically when explosive evidence came to light.
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Starring Vanessa Redgrave and Oliver Reed, the film tells the story of Urbain Grandier, a 17th-century Catholic priest who was burned at the stake over accusations of witchcraft.
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If emotions rise, pause to name the concern, then restate the common goal so the discussion shifts from blame toward practical steps and timelines everyone trusts.
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The blame game does not work anymore.
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The attack, which was captured on video and shared on social media, led to condemnation of the perpetrator and an outpouring of support for the food vendor, who was identified by her family members as Arabelia Martinez, 62.
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Families facing difficult diagnoses deserve compassion, not condemnation.
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Murdaugh’s attorneys appealed the convictions, saying the trial was tainted by the county clerk Becky Hill’s inappropriate comments to jurors implying his guilt.
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Graf said that comment violated a rule prohibiting prosecutors from expressing their opinion about the guilt or innocence of a defendant.
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After passing the Resolutions Committee of the South Dakota GOP, the censure was overwhelmingly voted down, with opponents saying the measure would only help Democrats.
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The House’s periodic descent into politically motivated censure votes, however, could propel them to make a change next year.
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“Finger-pointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger-pointing. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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