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
The embarrassing details about Biden’s failing mental acuity while in office have provoked a flurry of finger-pointing.
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Michael Graham, Boston Herald, 21 May 2025
While there does not appear to be a single reason the lawsuits are caught up in a legal logjam, there is plenty of finger-pointing about who is to blame.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 9 May 2025
Tax bills for Cook County property owners are likely to be delayed after a data snafu at the Cook County assessor’s office held up a key step in the property tax process, setting off another round of finger-pointing among property tax leaders.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
Managers often piece together these scenarios after the fact, which leads to reactive decision-making, mistrust and a cycle of finger-pointing.
—Brian Moroney, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for finger-pointing
Michael Graham, Boston Herald, 21 May 2025
While there does not appear to be a single reason the lawsuits are caught up in a legal logjam, there is plenty of finger-pointing about who is to blame.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 9 May 2025
Tax bills for Cook County property owners are likely to be delayed after a data snafu at the Cook County assessor’s office held up a key step in the property tax process, setting off another round of finger-pointing among property tax leaders.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
Managers often piece together these scenarios after the fact, which leads to reactive decision-making, mistrust and a cycle of finger-pointing.
—Brian Moroney, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for finger-pointing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger-pointing
Noun
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The tit-for-tat accusations have highlighted persistent mistrust and the difficulty in enforcing trade agreements, even after high-level talks aimed at reducing tariffs and calming markets.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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But that temporary ceasefire is already under strain amid the accusations and disagreements about what exactly was agreed upon in Geneva.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Surviving family and friends suffered the injustice of the blame being put on Liverpool fans.—
Julia Andersen,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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In other words, many of their go-to argument tactics are riddled with errors that are designed to deflect blame and derail conversations.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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There has been widespread international condemnation, particularly from the UN.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Musk and his team have swept through the government in recent months, slashing federal contracts and cutting staff — drawing applause from Trump allies and condemnation from opponents.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
Noun
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt: A 36-year-old man from Chicago was arrested on a charge of criminal trespass to a vehicle at 1:01 p.m. May 29 at the police station, 1350 Aurora Ave.—
Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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As their father, Ruffalo’s charm belies a chasm of guilt, which is at the root of all that Hal & Harper is trying to uncover.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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Stupar declined to comment on the censure, referring any questions to Lynch, who is president of the board.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Libby filed her lawsuit against Fecteau to have the censure overturned on March 11.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2025
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“Finger-pointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger-pointing. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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