allegation

noun
UK: /ˌæləˈɡeɪʃən/
US: /ˌæləˈɡeɪʃən/

  1. A statement saying that someone has done something wrong or illegal, but which has not been proved to be true.

    1. She made an allegation about his behavior. [ ] [ ]
    2. The newspaper published the allegation of corruption, causing a major scandal. [ ] [ ]

  2. An assertion made without proof.

    1. The allegation is false and without merit. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company denied the allegation that it had polluted the river with chemicals. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

indictment charge accusation claim assertion

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "allegation" in English means: A statement saying that someone has done something wrong or illegal, but which has not been proved to be true., An assertion made without proof..

The phonetic transcription of "allegation" is /ˌæləˈɡeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌæləˈɡeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "allegation": indictment, charge, accusation, claim, assertion.

Example usage of "allegation": "She made an allegation about his behavior.". More examples on the page.