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Synonyms of allegation
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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“Allegation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegation. Accessed 19 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of allegation was in the 15th century
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