allegation

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/ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ English

Definitions

noun

An assertion, especially an accusation, not necessarily based on facts.“She put forth several allegations regarding her partner in hopes of discrediting his actions.”
The act of alleging.

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Synonyms

accusation assertion censure charge crimination impeachment allegement complaint alleged plea imputation suggestion affirmation claim statement argument assumption proposition

Associated

untrue unfounded misconduct libel denied allegations raped plaintiff false denies

Rhymes

trepidation indignation exhilaration veneration elation condemnation gratification inclination aspiration desolation

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