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

The brothers’ defense lawyers countered that the UK allegations are years old, have not resulted in convictions, and their claims to be wealthy were exaggerated to promote online businesses and to generate attention. — Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Hisbah members also face widespread allegations of rights abuses in their enforcement operations, including subjecting offenders to dehumanizing punishments such as public beatings or shaming. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

That 15-count indictment names only Ahmed and largely mirrors the previous allegations. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

The allegations will be addressed in court, and not in the media. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

The Herald has not been able to corroborate Ungaro’s allegations. — Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

As a result, partisans of the political left and right routinely use allegations of plagiarism to vilify their ideological adversaries. — Roger J. Kreuz, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026

New documents presented Thursday also illustrate a history of allegations of racist and violent behavior by Austin Metcalf and his twin brother, Hunter, among the character evidence that was not presented at the trial. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026

The allegations against Tran have led to other murder convictions being overturned, dismissals and relatively lenient plea deals in other cases. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026