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Meaning of allegations
a claim or assertion that someone has done something wrong or illegal
Etymology of allegations
The word "allegations" has its roots in the Latin word "allegare," which means "to send for, to summon, or to cite"
The word "allegare" is a combination of "ad" (meaning "to" or "toward") and "legare" (meaning "to send" or "to summon")
The word "allegations" entered the English language in the 15th century, initially used in the context of law and legal proceedings
Synonyms
accusations
claims
charges
assertions
allegations
denunciations
complaints
indictments
impeachments
recriminations
reproaches
censures
condemnations
criticisms
disparagements
slanders
libels
calumnies
vilifications
accusations
imputations
attributions
attributions
ascriptions
assignations
specifications
designations
nominations
appointments
assignments
references
citations
quotations
allusions
innuendos
insinuations
hints
suggestions
implications
inferences
presumptions
assumptions
suspicions
misgivings
doubts
uncertainties
questionings
interrogations
examinations
investigations
queries
searches
probes
scrutinies
surveys
appraisals
assessments
evaluations
estimates
judgments
verdicts
findings
rulings
decisions
resolutions
determinations
pronouncements
declarations
statements
attestations
affirmations
confirmations
validations
verifications
authentications
certifications
attestations
warrants
guarantees
assurances
undertakings
promises
commitments
obligations
bindings
agreements
contracts
covenants
treaties
pacts
accords
conventions
protocols
compacts
deals
arrangements
understandings
settlements
compromises
mediations
arbitrations
negotiations
dialogues
discussions
debates
arguments
contentions
controversies
disputes
disagreements
discord
strife
opposition
resistance
protests
demonstrations
objections
demurs
rejoinders
retorts
ripostes
refutations
rebuttals
denials
dismissals
rejections
repudiations
condemnations
denunciations
excoriations
castigations
reproaches
admonitions
reprimands
censures
criticisms
disapprovals
displeasures
dissatisfaction
discontent
unhappiness
displeasure
distaste
disgust
aversion
antipathy
hostility
animosity
animus
rancor
ill
malice
spite
venom
gall
bitterness
acrimony
asperity
severity
sternness
strictness
rigidity
inflexibility
obstinacy
stubbornness
unyieldingness
implacability
unrelentingness
mercilessness
ruthlessness
brutality
savagery
cruelty
viciousness
ferocity
fierceness
intenseness
vehemence
forcefulness
powerfulness
potency
strength
energy
vigor
might
main
force
Definitions
- A claim or assertion that someone has done something wrong or illegal, typically one made without proof
- * A statement or declaration that someone has done something wrong or illegal
Usage Examples
- The company faced allegations of tax evasion and money laundering
- * The politician denied all allegations of corruption and wrongdoing
- * The allegations of abuse were thoroughly investigated by the authorities
Antonyms
denials
refutations
rebuttals
repudiations
rejections
dismissals
vindications
exonerations
acquittals
justifications
explanations
clarifications
defenses
apologias
excuses
justifications
rationalizations
validations
authentications
confirmations
verifications
affirmations
attestations
certifications
guarantees
assurances
undertakings
promises
commitments
obligations
bindings
agreements
contracts
covenants
treaties
pacts
accords
conventions
protocols
compacts
deals
arrangements
understandings
settlements
compromises
mediations
arbitrations
negotiations
dialogues
discussions
debates
arguments
contentions
controversies
disputes
disagreements
discord
strife
opposition
resistance
protests
demonstrations
objections
demurs
rejoinders
retorts
ripostes