- a public statement that is made without giving proof, accusing somebody of doing something that is wrong or illegal synonym accusation
- to investigate/deny/withdraw an allegation
- allegation of something Several news reports made allegations of corruption within the police force.
- allegation (of something) against somebody allegations of dishonesty against him
- allegation about somebody/something The committee has made serious allegations about interference in its work.
- allegation that… an allegation that he had been dishonest
Synonyms claimclaimallegation ▪ assertionThese are all words for a statement that something is true, although it has not been proved.claim a statement that something is true, although it has not been proved.allegation (rather formal) a public statement that is made without giving proof, accusing somebody of doing something that is wrong or illegal.assertion (rather formal) a statement of something that you strongly believe to be true, although it has not been proved. claim or assertion?When the point in doubt is a matter of opinion, not fact, use assertion: She made sweeping claims about the role of women in society. When you are talking about a matter of fact, you can use either word; an assertion may be slightly stronger than a claim and it is a more formal word.Patterns- a(n) claim/allegation/assertion that…
- a(n) claim/allegation/assertion about/of something
- false/unfounded/conflicting claims/allegations/assertions
- to make/deny a(n) claim/allegation/assertion
- to withdraw a(n) claim/allegation
Extra Examples- He has resigned amid corruption allegations.
- She refused to admit the allegations.
- I advise you to withdraw your allegation before I contact my lawyer.
- The defendants in the libel case maintain that their allegations are true.
- The minister has the right to answer specific allegations.
- the school at the centre of these allegations
- It took over two months to disprove the allegation.
- The committee found no evidence to support allegations of smuggling.
- There have been fresh allegations of atrocities.
- He has made serious allegations against the company.
- allegations about the president's private life
- They are investigating allegations that a prisoner was attacked by a warder.
- He will need to counter allegations that he accepted money from criminals.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- damaging
- serious
- baseless
- …
- level
- make
- publish
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- amid allegation
- allegation about
- allegation concerning
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Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin allegatio(n-), from allegare ‘allege’.
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