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allegation

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌæləˈɡeɪʃən/

Forms: allegations

allegation means: A statement that something is true, often that someone did something wrong, without proof yet.

noun

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A statement that something is true, often that someone did something wrong, without proof yet.

  • She denied the allegation.
  • Police investigated allegations of corruption.
  • There is no evidence to support the allegation that he lied.

How to use it: allegation that… (They denied the allegation that they had cheated.); allegation of something (Police are investigating an allegation of theft.); allegation against someone (The allegation against the manager was never proved.)

Similar words: claim, accusation

Common phrases: allegation against someone, allegation of fraud, deny an allegation, allegation of theft

Questions about allegation

What does allegation mean?

A statement that something is true, often that someone did something wrong, without proof yet.

What is allegation in other languages?

Türkçe: iddia · Español: alegación · Français: allégation · Deutsch: Behauptung · Italiano: accusa · 日本語: 申し立て

How do you pronounce allegation?

It is pronounced /ˌæləˈɡeɪʃən/.

How do you use allegation in a sentence?

She denied the allegation. Police investigated allegations of corruption.

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