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

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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. Adam Schiff:

   I think for the senators, and Im just not talking about the four that have been so much the focus of attention, for every senator, Democrat and Republican, I dont know how you can explain that you wanted a search for the truth in this trial and say you dont want to hear from a witness who had a direct conversation about the central allegation in the articles of impeachment.

2. Basil Rajapaksa lawyer:

   He has been arrested - they say it's regarding some private land. It's a totally false allegation.

3. President Dilma Rousseff:

   We are ready to answer every (allegation) in any circumstances.

4. Ben Crump:

   George Floyd says in response to Thomas Lane. George Floyd was given no explanation as to why George Floyd was being questioned, according to the news report. Ben Crump, the attorney for the George Floyd family, said the footage reinforces that George Floyd posed no threat to the four officers. The more video evidence you see, the more unjustifiable George Floyds torture and death at the hands of the police becomes, although the allegation against George was for a non-violent offense involving a $ 20 bill, the police officers approached him with guns drawn, simply because he was a Black man.

5. Brett Kavanaugh:

   I categorically and unequivocally deny this allegation. I did not do this back in high school or at any time.