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

Example Sentences

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It lost both, and many pointed the finger at its housing promises.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Sitting next to Carr, Faith begged to differ, smiling as she wags her finger at the camera.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

It could be a sixth finger in an AI-generated image.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

In a room with band photos, Lucio pointed his finger and names the group members.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

“I’m not too thrilled about you either,” I said as I gave his finger a shove that I hoped hurt.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin