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Definitions

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

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There is anger directed at Rosenior, but many Chelsea supporters also point the finger at Eghbali, Boehly and the rest of the BlueCo ownership.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“Everyone will point the finger at everyone else,” investor Brian Norgard predicted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2024

"I must go so sly, so casual-like, that no one will be able to point the finger at her or Ben."

From Money Magic A Novel by Garland, Hamlin

point the finger at

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