Synonyms of allegations

allegations

noun

plural of allegation

as in accusations

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

• accusations
• indictments
• charges
• complaints
• counts
• pleas
• claims
• countercharges
• criminations
• raps
• insinuations
• counteraccusations
• innuendos
• assertions
• imputations
• impeachments
• implications
• declarations
• arraignments
• suggestions
• protestations
• denunciations
• asseverations
• affirmations
• insistences
• condemnations
• avowals
• professions
• censures
• recriminations
• incriminations
• avouchments

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of allegations

Investigators found that those allegations only scratched the surface of the amount of fraud that was believed to have occurred. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

Colbert, whose arrest record included allegations of drugging men and theft, later used Manzano's credit card at a New Orleans gas station and other stores in the area. — CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

The allegations of partner abuse likewise don’t seem to sully the fantasy fueled by his onstage presence and his music. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

As a result of this extensive audit, Prada terminated its relationship with 222 suppliers for allegations of worker abuse, which included excessive work hours and workers sleeping inside the factory. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Council members have declined to comment and did not discuss the allegations during their latest meeting. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 18 Sep. 2026

That month, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot promised to summon the Russian ambassador to France over the allegations. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2026

Deputy Public Defender Donna Tryfman said that although the allegations against Harrison are gruesome, her client still has a right to a fair trial. — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

The city did not immediately respond to ABC News' request on potential toxins first responders were exposed to in the aftermath or allegations by agencies at the time that the air was safe. — ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026