noun
- a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof
Examples
- The politician denied all allegations of corruption.
- Police are investigating allegations of fraud at the company.
- She made serious allegations against her former employer.
- The newspaper published allegations that the mayor had accepted bribes.
- He faced allegations of misconduct but was never formally charged.
- The allegations proved to be unfounded after a thorough investigation.
- Several witnesses came forward to support the allegations.