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

Bullying and assault allegations In 2018, according to court documents, while still in elementary school, Austin Metcalf and his brother were accused of bullying and assaulting a female, which led to Austin Metcalf's arrest. — J.d. Miles, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Yet the governor — or his staff members tasked with vetting Caruso — would not have had to look far in the records to find the allegations. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

She was later wrongfully accused of making up the allegations and fired, while Durrah maintained his employment with the department, Tillman claimed in her complaint. — Amber Gaudet updated August 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026

Swalwell resigned from Congress in April after reporting the allegations in detail. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026