point the finger at

VERB

arraign

Synonyms

STRONG

charge criminate indict summon

Antonyms

STRONG

exculpate exonerate

WEAK

discharge free let go

VERB

charge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arraign blame impeach indict involve

STRONG

censure criminate finger impugn impute incriminate inculpate peg reprehend reproach tax

WEAK

blow the whistle on drag into court hang something on turn on whistle-blow

Antonyms

STRONGEST

exonerate

STRONG

approve praise

WEAK

exculpate

VERB

incriminate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

implicate indict prosecute

STRONG

allege attack attribute blame brand charge cite finger frame inculpate involve name

WEAK

bring charges hold accountable pin on serve summons

Antonyms

STRONGEST

exonerate pardon

STRONG

exculpate free ignore retreat

Example Sentences

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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

“You can point the finger at me,” Reaves said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2025

The scientists chose not to name individuals, making clear they did not wish to point the finger at any one person.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2024

But the señora, Mr. Cogan, takes occasion to point the finger at me.

From Wide Courses by Connolly, James B. (James Brendan)

point the finger at

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