C2
accusation vs allegation vs denunciation
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| accusationnoun/ˌæk.jəˈzeɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning a statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal | Goes with make an accusation | Example He denied the accusation and said he was nowhere near the shop. |
| allegationnoun/ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning a public statement, not yet proved, that someone has done something wrong or illegal | Goes with deny the allegations | Example The minister has denied all allegations of corruption. |
| denunciationnoun/dɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning a public statement that strongly criticizes someone or something as wrong or evil | Goes with public denunciation | Example The leader issued a sharp denunciation of the attack on civilians. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The company will deny the in court tomorrow.