Allegation

Meaning

a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal

a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof

Example Sentences

The allegation against him was proven false.

The politician denied the allegation of corruption.

Synonyms

accusation, charge, claim, assertion, statement

Entry 1

accusation, charge, claim, assertion

Entry 2

claim, charge, accusation, assertion, statement

Antonyms

vindication, exoneration, proof of innocence, denial

Entry 1

vindication, exoneration, proof of innocence

Entry 2

denial, exoneration

Collocations

serious allegation, false allegation, investigate allegation, deny allegation, allegation of corruption

Entry 1

serious allegation, false allegation, investigate allegation

Entry 2

false allegation, serious allegation, deny allegation, allegation of corruption