a public statement that is made without giving proof, accusing someone of doing something that is wrong or illegal synonym accusation to investigate/deny/withdraw an allegation allegation of something Several newspapers made allegations of corruption in the city's police department. allegation (of something) against somebody allegations of dishonesty against him allegation about somebody/something The committee has made serious allegations about interference in its work. allegation that… an allegation that he had been dishonest Thesaurusclaim
- allegation
- assertion
- claim a statement that something is true, although it has not been proven
- allegation (somewhat formal) a public statement that has not been proven, that accuses someone of doing something that is wrong or illegal
- assertion (somewhat formal) a statement of something that you strongly believe to be true, although it has not been proven
- When the point in doubt is a matter of opinion, not fact, use assertion:She made sweeping claims about the role of women in society.When you are talking about a matter of fact, you can use either word; an assertion may be slightly stronger than a claim and it is a more formal word.
- a(n) claim/allegation/assertion that…
- a(n) claim/allegation/assertion about/of something
- false/unfounded/conflicting claims/allegations/assertions
- to make/deny a(n) claim/allegation/assertion
- to withdraw a(n) claim/allegation
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