finger-pointing
|fin-ger-point-ing|
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/ˈfɪŋɡər ˌpɔɪntɪŋ/
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/ˈfɪŋɡə ˌpɔɪntɪŋ/
blame assignment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'finger-pointing' originates from the literal act of pointing a finger at someone to assign blame.
Historical Evolution
'finger-pointing' evolved from the literal gesture of pointing a finger to indicate blame, becoming a metaphorical term in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant the physical act of pointing a finger, but over time it evolved into its current metaphorical meaning of assigning blame.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of blaming someone else for something, often to deflect attention from oneself.
The meeting turned into a session of finger-pointing, with everyone blaming each other for the project's failure.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45