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

Massie’s Hegseth resolution, among other allegations, lays out charges of violating Congress’ war powers and carrying out extrajudicial killings. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered on the National Mall on Thursday evening in response to rape allegations at Cornell University. — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026

The allegations have not been established in court, and McDonald’s pricing-recommendation system is separate from its AI drive-thru technology. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

The name of the witness at the heart of those allegations has not been disclosed. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

And the allegations need to and must be treated with respect and dignity. — Michael Ruiz , Bryan Llenas, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Garner suggested an ulterior motive was behind the allegations in the lawsuit against him. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 9 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

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