allegations

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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When approached for comment, Turkish authorities did not specifically address the migrants' allegations.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Hickman, now owned by meatpacking giant JBS and Brazilian egg supplier Mantiqueira, said the alleged conduct predated their late-2025 acquisition of the company, but that the settlement resolves all allegations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

The Turkish foreign ministry told the BBC such allegations were unfounded and "unfairly cast a shadow on Turkey's successful efforts in combating irregular migration".

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

While the shares have recovered since then, Monday’s slump brings the chip-smuggling allegations and uncertainty back into focus.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

What sort of calculation would their neighbors make, weighing all the promises of their new circumstances against the allegations and the truth of their own pasts?

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead