Synonyms of allegation

allegation

noun

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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accusation
• indictment
• charge
• complaint
• plea
• count
• claim
• rap
• insinuation
• impeachment
• assertion
• crimination
• implication
• innuendo
• suggestion
• declaration
• arraignment
• imputation
• countercharge
• affirmation
• insistence
• counteraccusation
• protestation
• condemnation
• denunciation
• profession
• avowal
• censure
• incrimination
• asseveration
• recrimination
• avouchment

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of allegation

Gaiman has denied the allegations against him, but while the streaming services working on Gaiman’s television projects severed ties with him, Dark Horse continued to publish issues of Anansi Boys. —Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 25 Jan. 2025

Deadline first reported that production was paused on the third and final season of the drama show in September after the news of allegations broke over the summer. —Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2025

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth was confirmed as Defense Secretary Friday night on a narrow vote in the U.S. Senate, a victory for President Donald Trump despite disturbing allegations about Hegseth’s conduct and questions about his fitness for the job. —William Earl, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025

Pete Hegseth's ex-wife 'feared for her personal safety,' his former sister-in-law says in affidavit An attorney for Pete Hegseth denied these allegations, and allegations of abuse were also rejected by his ex-wife. —Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 24 Jan. 2025