Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

point the finger at





Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

It may be easy to point the finger at individual investors, computer algorithms or generalists, but that doesn’t seem to be a satisfactory explanation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026

Defence Minister Theo Francken earlier refused to point the finger at Russia for the weekend sightings near the base, but said that they appeared to be a coordinated operation carried out by "professionals".

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2025

Perhaps unsurprisingly, some fans were quick to point the finger at Warcraft's new owners, Microsoft.

From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2024

But throughout the trial, Buzbee continued to point the finger at Erickson, who was the first to barrel through the crosswalk.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2024

You are still his lawful wife, and none can point the finger at you.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 109, November, 1866 by Various




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 14,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training