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allegation

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms 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.

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of allegation

accusation, plea

charge, complaint, count, indictment, rap

counteraccusation, countercharge

arraignment, impeachment

implication, imputation, innuendo, insinuation, suggestion

affirmation, assertion, asseveration, avouchment, avowal, claim, declaration, insistence, profession, protestation

censure, condemnation, denunciation

incrimination, recrimination

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