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

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 Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is investigating whether fraudulent allegations were included in thousands of cases that were settled by the county in a $4 billion agreement made last year. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The pair's tumultuous relationship was marked by abuse allegations and a jail stint for Hickerson. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Screenshots shared with The Charlotte Observer by Moore show that Bogan repeatedly messaged Reform Stables’ business associates or fellow event organizers with animal abuse allegations against the stable and Moore, and insulted him online. — Amber Gaudet updated August 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026

The group had sued Associated Newspapers over allegations of unlawful information gathering. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Over the years, major companies, including Activision Blizzard and Riot Games, have reached multimillion-dollar settlements over toxic workplace allegations — sometimes involving harassment, discrimination, and professional retaliation. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 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