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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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"It's hard to point the finger at any one character and give them blame."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 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

So while it isn’t Mr. Schwalb’s office that is involved in releasing violent adult suspects back onto the streets, Mr. Miyares found it odd to point the finger at Old Dominion.

From Washington Times • Dec. 6, 2023

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

point the finger at

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