as in accusation
a statement saying that someone has done something wrong or illegal
The police are investigating allegations that the mayor has accepted bribes. The mayor denies the allegations against him.
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Recent Examples of allegation
Spurred by Musk’s allegation, Democrats including Garcia, Goldman, and Lynch are now renewing these calls for more transparency.
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 June 2025
This involves focusing on: • Risk Scenarios: Map out likely risks like spills, accidents and human rights allegations; prepare tailored playbooks.
—Anthony Milewski, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
As a member of the local tournament community, Durham says he’s heard other allegations regarding the ABA and fraud in the past.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 5 June 2025
The university and other elite schools have faced allegations of failing to protect Jewish students from antisemitism, too.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 27 May 2025
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 June 2025
This involves focusing on: • Risk Scenarios: Map out likely risks like spills, accidents and human rights allegations; prepare tailored playbooks.
—Anthony Milewski, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
As a member of the local tournament community, Durham says he’s heard other allegations regarding the ABA and fraud in the past.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 5 June 2025
The university and other elite schools have faced allegations of failing to protect Jewish students from antisemitism, too.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegation
Noun
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His defense has acknowledged Combs was violent but has questioned the motives of those testifying and has said the accusations fall short of a racketeering conspiracy.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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But that temporary ceasefire is already under strain amid the accusations and disagreements about what exactly was agreed upon in Geneva.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 June 2025
Noun
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According to the indictment, none of them had identification.—
The Editors,
National Review,
7 June 2025
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In the end, the only charge that ever stuck in the murder case was an indictment against one of the family’s former servants.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 June 2025
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“Allegation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegation. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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