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

On Wednesday, Cornell University agreed to initiate an independent investigation into how the Ivy League school handled the allegations, Hochul told ABC News. — Josh Margolin, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Do No Harm and Students for Fair Admissions, two advocacy groups, sued the medical school over such allegations in May 2025. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Both Castro and Lago denied the allegations made against them and accused the other of mudslinging ahead of the election. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

In court, Allen denied both allegations, insisting the encounter was entirely consensual, and then proceeded to ignore a series of court orders and deadlines. — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026

The Chi Phi chapter was barred from campus as a result of the allegations. — Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026

And Michaels didn't merely skip the full story but seemingly minimized the allegations of assault. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

The settlements allowing federal authorities to recoup the funds helped resolve allegations that several companies made false certifications on their PPP loan and forgiveness applications. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

Rose’s allegations against singer Katy Perry are also mentioned on the Fox show. — Sarah Hearon, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026