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allegation

noun B2
MEANING IN ENGLISH

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

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; 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

In context

01

The allegation against him was proven false.

02

The minister denied all allegations of financial corruption.

Synonyms

accusation,charge,claim

Antonyms

denial,vindication,exoneration

Collocations

serious allegation,false allegation,investigate an allegation

Sources

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