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What is another word for Pointing? – 115 Pointing Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    indicating directing gesturing signaling guiding showing aiming targeting focusing emphasizing highlighting underscoring stressing accenting underlining pinpointing designating assigning allocating alluding referring nodding beckoning waving motioning gesticulating

    Meaning of Pointing

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "pointing" refers to the act of directing or indicating something, often with a finger or other bodily gesture.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "pointing" as the act of extending the index finger to indicate direction or to call attention to something.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes "pointing" as the act of moving your finger or hand to show someone where something is or to draw attention to it.

    Example Uses

    • The teacher was pointing to the map to explain the location of the historical event.
    • She was pointing at the restaurant across the street, suggesting they go there for dinner.
    • The pointing gesture of the police officer indicated that the driver should pull over to the side of the road.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    withdrawing concealing hiding disguising masking camouflaging diverting distracting misdirecting confusing misleading ignoring neglecting overlooking disregarding dismissing rejecting refusing denying contradicting opposing

    Related Nouns

    direction gesture signal indication guide pointer index finger hand arm movement motion action expression sign symbol marker indicator pointer arrow needle

    Related Verbs

    direct guide show indicate signal gesture point aim target focus emphasize highlight underscore stress accent underline designate assign allocate allude refer nod beckon wave motion

    Related Adjectives

    directional indicative guiding showing aiming targeting focusing emphasizing highlighting underscoring stressing accenting underlining designative assignative allocative allusive referential nodding beckoning waving motioning