Synonyms of putting one's finger on

putting one's finger on

phrase

present participle of put one's finger on

as in identifying

to find out or establish the identity of

He recognized the smell but couldn't quite put his finger on what it was.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• identifying
• singling (out)
• finding
• distinguishing
• pinpointing
• locating
• fingering
• picking out
• diagnosing
• determining
• recognizing
• ID'ing
• investigating
• checking
• disclosing
• examining
• inspecting
• scrutinizing
• revealing
• discovering
• spotting
• noticing
• placing
• betraying
• observing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hiding
• concealing
• disguising
• simulating
• camouflaging
• feigning
• counterfeiting
• shamming