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

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. 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.

2. Andrew McCarthy:

   I don't believe Cuomo would pardon himself, because the groping crime he’s under investigation for in the Commission complaint is (a) considered a misdemeanor and not very serious (i.e., it’s not considered felony sexual assault), and (b) he has vigorously denied the allegation and a pardon would be tantamount to a confession of guilt.

3. Greg Ellis:

   It is exceedingly rare for someone who is tagged as the respondent who has been put in the crosshairs with the false allegation of domestic violence — the silver bullet — to come out and get any kind of semblance of a victory, let alone have a voice, so, the fact that he was able to speak for the first time, and I think we saw from the trial as well, his humanity and the spirit and gentle nature of the man. He was consistent and only took responsibility for his faults and the mistakes that he made. He's never said he's perfect.

4. Nike Inc:

   The charging documents unsealed yesterday in Brooklyn do not allege that Nike engaged in criminal conduct, there is no allegation in the charging documents that any Nike employee was aware of or knowingly participated in any bribery or kickback scheme.

5. Barnard College:

   There is no allegation my client touched the complainant in this case, he was merely present when this took place.