Synonyms for Allegation
ˌæl ɪˈgeɪ ʃənal·le·ga·tion

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1. allegationnoun

   (law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law)

   "an allegation of malpractice"

   Synonyms:
   allegement

2. allegation, allegementnoun

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

   Synonyms:
   allegement, allegation

Matched Categories

1. • Accusation
   • Claim
   • Law

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:3.5 / 2 votes

1. allegationnoun

   Synonyms:
   declaration, affirmation, averment

2. allegationnoun

   Synonyms:
   excuse, plea

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1. List of paraphrases for "allegation":

   claim, allegations, contention, assertion, alleged, complaint, accusation, prosecution, indictment, denunciation, affirmation, grievance

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1. Mary Chartier:

   They have a religious belief to practice their religion. And they are Muslims and they're being under attack because of it. I believe that they are being persecuted because of their religious beliefs and I do not make that allegation lightly.

2. Mark Meadows.Janet Garrett:

   Any allegation of sexual abuse against minors -- or complicity regarding such abuse -- is very serious. That damage can not be undone, for any teacher, protecting kids is the absolute first priority -- and I say that as a former kindergarten teacher. Ohio State has an obligation to get to the bottom of this with a thorough and fair investigation. Congressman Jordan has an obligation to cooperate fully with that investigation.

3. Mitt Romney:

   It's a very serious allegation, i hope that it is fully evaluated. The President said it didn't happen and I certainly hope that's the case.

4. Philip Andonian:

   That allegation is completely untrue. A process server lawfully served the papers on Mo Brooks' wife, as the federal rules allow.

5. John DeMarco:

   As of right now, we have very little information, not any more information than I alluded to in court, there’s these two charges that allege possession of contraband that appears to be cocaine and an allegation that there was a firearm inside the home that was not registered to anybody that they believed to be residing in the home.