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Allegation
/ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
An assertion, especially an accusation, not necessarily based on facts.
📖 Definitions of "Allegation"
noun
- 1
An assertion, especially an accusation, not necessarily based on facts.
"She put forth several allegations regarding her partner in hopes of discrediting his actions."
- 2
The act of alleging.
🔄 Synonyms of "Allegation"
2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| complaintnoun | The act of complaining. |
| allegementnoun | (archaic) Allegation. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Allegation"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| allegementnoun | (archaic) Allegation. |
| complaintnoun | The act of complaining. |
| accusationnoun | The act of accusing. |
| alleged | Asserted but not proved. |
| pleanoun | An appeal, petition, urgent prayer or entreaty. |
| imputationnoun | The act of imputing or charging; attribution; ascription. |
| assertionnoun | The act of asserting; positive declaration or averment. |
| suggestionnoun | (countable) Something suggested (with subsequent adposition being for) |
| affirmationnoun | That which is affirmed; a declaration that something is true. |
| claimnoun | A new statement of something one believes to be the truth, usually when the statement has yet to be verified or without valid evidence provided. |
| statementnoun | A declaration or remark. |
| argumentnoun | (countable, also figuratively) A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason. |
| assumptionnoun | The act of taking for granted, or supposing a thing without proof; a supposition; an unwarrantable claim. |
| propositionnoun | (countable) An idea, plan, or suggestion offered. |
| submissionnoun | The act of submitting or giving e.g. a completed piece of work. |
| casenoun | An actual event, situation, or fact. |
| prosecutionnoun | (law) The institution of legal proceedings (particularly criminal) against a person. |
| indictmentnoun | (law) An official formal accusation for a criminal offence, or the process by which it is brought to a jury. |
| denunciationnoun | The act of denouncing; an accusation made in public |
| complainantnoun | One who makes complaint, one who complains. |
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