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.

Related 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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of allegation

In May 2025, the WNBA investigated allegations of racist fan behavior during a Fever-Sky game. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Maduro has been under investigation for years by the International Criminal Court over allegations of crimes against humanity, tied to his crackdown on opponents. — Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Blamed others and denied responsibility The lawsuit includes numerous other allegations about safety concerns. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

The indictment increases the number of criminal counts from four to five, adding conspiracy to commit torture while retaining the existing drug trafficking and weapons allegations. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026