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allegations

NOUN

assertion placing blame

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accusation charge claim plea statement

STRONG

affirmation avowal declaration deposition profession

WEAK

asservation overment

Antonyms

STRONGEST

exculpation

STRONG

denial

Example Sentences

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The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said the "deeply concerning" allegations must be "treated with the utmost seriousness" and "investigated by the relevant authorities".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

In his resignation statement, he said he wanted to focus on fighting "factually incorrect and entirely false, decades-old allegations" concerning his personal life, describing the investigation by Panorama and the Times as "fundamentally unfair".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Investigators ultimately said there was insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The allegations against Sullivan from seven women span decades, starting in the 1980s.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“Miss Amin, I’m certain you can assure your boyfriend’s viewers that these allegations are false.”

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed