Synonyms of allegation

allegation

noun

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.

Related Words

• accusation
• indictment
• charge
• complaint
• plea
• count
• claim
• rap
• insinuation
• impeachment
• assertion
• crimination
• implication
• innuendo
• suggestion
• declaration
• arraignment
• imputation
• countercharge
• affirmation
• insistence
• counteraccusation
• protestation
• condemnation
• denunciation
• profession
• avowal
• censure
• incrimination
• asseveration
• recrimination
• avouchment

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of allegation

Wiley was placed on administrative leave shortly after the incident was reported, and the school district and Woodland Police Department investigated the allegations. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Puka Nacua was on track to become the NFL’s next $150 million receiver until his offseason went sideways, with new abuse allegations surfacing as the league reviews his conduct. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

The source said the allegation of an altercation with the player was never brought forward by Fields or his representation until Tuesday. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026

Putin dismissed the allegations, saying Berlin wants to distract from its own failings and dissatisfaction among voters. — Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026