finger

[fing-ger] / ˈfɪŋ gər /

NOUN

appendage of hand

Synonyms

STRONGEST

claw index finger ring finger thumb

STRONG

digit extremity feeler forefinger pinky pointer

WEAK

tactile member tentacle

VERB

touch lightly

Synonyms

STRONG

feel fiddle grope handle manipulate palpate paw thumb

WEAK

play with toy with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

maul

WEAK

manhandle

VERB

choose, designate

Synonyms

STRONG

appoint determine identify indicate locate make name nominate specify tap

WEAK

pin down point out

Antonyms

STRONG

ignore lose miss refuse

WEAK

manhandle pass over

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How the Spurs’ star destroys NBA offenses without laying a finger on the ball.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez revealed he broke his finger during the warm-up before his side's Europa League final win against Freiburg.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Known as “the Crab” because he was born with a sixth finger on one hand, Rodríguez Castro can make Cuba’s glacial bureaucracy move, say people knowledgeable about the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The 35-year-old broke a finger celebrating Brora Rangers' opening goal.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

He pointed a finger at the side of my head, and I scowled at him.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

finger

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