groundless

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China’s Consulate in Toronto, where Mr. Zhao is based, said in a statement last week, “The claim has no factual basis and is totally groundless.”

From New York Times

The State Department correctly designated Mr. Gershkovich as “wrongfully detained” on a groundless accusation of espionage.

From Washington Post

Tan Kefei, a Defense Ministry spokesman, told reporters in Beijing that the statements were “a malicious smear and groundless accusations by the U.S. and the Philippines.”

From Washington Times

Even Bolsonaro, whose groundless allegations of electoral fraud had primed supporters to attack, expressed surprise.

From Washington Post

The government in Pyongyang has denounced the charges as groundless rumors.

From Seattle Times