C1nounlawmedia
US/ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
a public statement, not yet proved, that someone has done something wrong or illegal
In context
The minister has denied all allegations of corruption.
The company is investigating allegations that managers bullied junior staff.
She made a serious allegation against her former boss on social media.
Words that go with allegation
verb + noun
- deny the allegationsThe singer's lawyer denied the allegations on Monday.
- investigate allegationsAn independent team will investigate the allegations.
- make an allegationAnyone who makes an allegation must be able to support it.
adjective + noun
- serious allegationsThe report contains serious allegations of fraud.
- false allegationsHe says he is the victim of false allegations.
noun + preposition
- allegations of corruptionSeveral officials resigned after allegations of corruption.
- allegations againstThe club is looking into the allegations against its coach.