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Allegation

noun

/ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

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

The allegation against him was proven false.

The politician denied the allegation of corruption.

accusation, charge, claim, assertion, statement

Entry 1

accusation, charge, claim, assertion

Entry 2

claim, charge, accusation, assertion, statement

vindication, exoneration, proof of innocence, denial

Entry 1

vindication, exoneration, proof of innocence

Entry 2

denial, exoneration

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

A meeting of an official body, especially a court of law, to conduct its business; a period devoted...

An educational institution where students study for degrees or professional qualifications.

juvenile or small fish; fish that has not reached maturity

a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing

An oppressive or nightmarish burden; in folklore, an evil spirit that lies upon sleeping people.

The quality of a sound being deep, full, and reverberating; the ability to evoke a strong response.