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
Shen Yun has vehemently denied the allegations detailed in the Times' investigation and lawsuits that have followed.
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Juliana Kim, NPR, 13 May 2025
Baldoni has since denied the allegations and countersued Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist, alleging civil extortion and defamation.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2025
Harvard, which is suing to block the freeze, has denied the allegations.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
What to know Combs, through his attorney, denies all the allegations against him — and he has not been charged with a crime.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
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Juliana Kim, NPR, 13 May 2025
Baldoni has since denied the allegations and countersued Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist, alleging civil extortion and defamation.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2025
Harvard, which is suing to block the freeze, has denied the allegations.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
What to know Combs, through his attorney, denies all the allegations against him — and he has not been charged with a crime.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegation
Noun
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Pakistan denied Indian accusations that it was involved in the tourist attack.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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But as of Saturday night in India, hours after the cease-fire deal was confirmed, there have been accusations that the agreement is not being entirely upheld.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
10 May 2025
Noun
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The indictment says an off-duty law enforcement officer tipped Lam on Sept. 18 that authorities were on their way to arrest Lam at his Miami rental home.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan’s arrest and ensuing indictment has escalated a clash between President Trump’s administration and local authorities over the Republican’s sweeping immigration crackdown.—
Todd Richmond,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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“Allegation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegation. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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