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.
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Recent Examples of allegations
Russia has denied allegations of involvement in underwater cable sabotage.
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Sarah Dean, CNN, 27 Jan. 2025
Late last year, the MasterChef host stepped aside over allegations from more than a dozen women of misconduct.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
The new mom denied allegations that Child Protective Services (CPS) visited her Louisiana home over concern for the well-being of her daughter.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Trippie Redd has yet to address the allegations publicly.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 27 Jan. 2025
In 2023, Patea, with whom Zverev shares a child, also leveled abuse allegations at the pro athlete, accusing him of pushing her against a wall and choking her, per The Athletic.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Despite the allegations, Gaetz remains defiant.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
He was given a penalty order and fined €450,000 ($478,000) in October 2023, though Zverev denied the allegations and lodged an appeal.
—Ben Church, CNN, 27 Jan. 2025
The families could sue the manufacturer Merck in civil court claiming marketing fraud – allegations Merck denies.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2025
Sarah Dean, CNN, 27 Jan. 2025
Late last year, the MasterChef host stepped aside over allegations from more than a dozen women of misconduct.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
The new mom denied allegations that Child Protective Services (CPS) visited her Louisiana home over concern for the well-being of her daughter.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Trippie Redd has yet to address the allegations publicly.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 27 Jan. 2025
In 2023, Patea, with whom Zverev shares a child, also leveled abuse allegations at the pro athlete, accusing him of pushing her against a wall and choking her, per The Athletic.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Despite the allegations, Gaetz remains defiant.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
He was given a penalty order and fined €450,000 ($478,000) in October 2023, though Zverev denied the allegations and lodged an appeal.
—Ben Church, CNN, 27 Jan. 2025
The families could sue the manufacturer Merck in civil court claiming marketing fraud – allegations Merck denies.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegations
Noun
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Depardieu has denied all accusations.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
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The French actor has denied all accusations against him.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Following their June 2023 indictments in Romania, Andrew and Tristan remained on house arrest until August 2023, when they were released and placed under judicial control, the Associated Press reported.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Of the 16 defendants arrested Tuesday and charged in two indictments, 11 lived in Escondido, according to prosecutors.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Allegations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegations. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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