allegation

noun

Definition of allegationnext
as in accusation
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 allegation Wiley was placed on administrative leave shortly after the incident was reported, and the school district and Woodland Police Department investigated the allegations. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026 Puka Nacua was on track to become the NFL’s next $150 million receiver until his offseason went sideways, with new abuse allegations surfacing as the league reviews his conduct. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 The source said the allegation of an altercation with the player was never brought forward by Fields or his representation until Tuesday. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026 Putin dismissed the allegations, saying Berlin wants to distract from its own failings and dissatisfaction among voters. — Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for allegation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegation
  1. accusation
  2. indictment
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  • The accusations surfaced after the Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy (COGS) petitioned to have a court unseal the divorce records dating to 2012.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Høiby pleaded not guilty to the most severe accusations against him, including those of rape, while admitting to some lesser charges.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of accusation
Noun
  • The move renders the original indictment that had been the subject of grand jury issues legally obsolete — though the judge could still opt to dig into any alleged wrongdoing.
    — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Most of the fifteen people named in the June 16th indictment have been released and are awaiting trial.
    — Emily Witt, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of indictment

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“Allegation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegation. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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