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

Miller took over as the sole host of the show following Mongeau’s allegations, which were revealed on her own podcast Cancelled. —Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024

Deep dive:Blake Lively's claims, 'astroturfing' and when fans feel manipulated What are Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni? —Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024

The allegations at the center of the case date to 2018, when Teran worked as a constitutional policing advisor for then-Sheriff Jim McDonnell. —Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024

Lively’s lawsuit contains several serious allegations against Justin Baldoni. —Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024