Antonyms for lay finger on


Grammar : Verb
Spell : fing-ger
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɪŋ gər


Definition of lay finger on

Origin :
  • early 15c., "to touch or point to with the finger" (but cf. fingering from late 14c.), from finger (n.). Sense of "play upon a musical instrument" is from 1510s. The meaning "identify a criminal" is underworld slang first recorded 1930. Related: Fingered; fingering.
  • As in stipulate : verb decide on conditions
  • As in touch : verb make physical contact
  • As in palpate : verb touch
  • As in particularize : verb stipulate
  • As in contest : verb fight

Synonyms for lay finger on

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