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allegation

/ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/noun4 syllables

Allegation means: statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove.

Synonyms for allegation7

noun, as in statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove

allegement

also used for allegation

accusation, assertion, censure, charge, crimination, impeachment

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What does allegation mean?2

noun

1

statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove

2

(law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law)“an allegation of malpractice”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with allegation?60

two syllables

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All 60 rhymes for allegation, grouped by syllable

Allegation in a sentence

  • The government's anti-corruption tsar resigned yesterday following allegations of bribery.sundown
  • I hope you've got some proof to back up your allegations.patgfisher
  • Allegations of sexual impropriety were levelled against the headmaster.patgfisher
  • Do you have any evidence to support your allegations?Hybrid
  • Government supporters dismiss the allegations as false and contemptible.Cangarejo
  • I will neither confirm nor deny these allegations.Miktsoanit
  • I can neither confirm nor deny these allegations.Miktsoanit
  • He turned the tables on his rival with allegations of corruption.kiryopi

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Forms of allegation

as a noun

plural
allegations