allegation

[al-i-gey-shuhn] / ˌæl ɪˈgeɪ ʃən /

NOUN

assertion placing blame

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accusation charge claim plea statement

STRONG

affirmation avowal declaration deposition profession

WEAK

asservation overment

Antonyms

STRONGEST

exculpation

STRONG

denial

Example Sentences

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The BBC has asked the Malaysian police for a response to these allegations.

From BBC

In an August 2023 court filing, special counsel Jack Smith described the allegation as “implausible, if not ludicrous.”

From The Wall Street Journal

He also did legal consulting for an NBA owner who was suspended after allegations of workplace harassment.

From The Wall Street Journal

His three other trials include allegations of leading an insurrection, for which he could face the death penalty if found guilty.

From Barron's

And Health Net said it would pay $40 million to resolve allegations it used inaccurate provider directories.

From The Wall Street Journal