groundless

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The State Department correctly designated Mr. Gershkovich as “wrongfully detained” on a groundless accusation of espionage.

From Washington Post

Tan Kefei, a Defense Ministry spokesman, told reporters in Beijing that the statements were “a malicious smear and groundless accusations by the U.S. and the Philippines.”

From Washington Times

Even Bolsonaro, whose groundless allegations of electoral fraud had primed supporters to attack, expressed surprise.

From Washington Post

The government in Pyongyang has denounced the charges as groundless rumors.

From Seattle Times

China’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday sharply denied all allegations that Beijing is operating overseas police stations, saying U.S. officials are making “groundless accusations.”

From Washington Times