as in accusations
a statement saying that someone has done something wrong or illegal
The police are investigating allegations that the mayor has accepted bribes. The mayor denies the allegations against him.
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The defense also highlighted that specific allegations about inappropriate touching weren’t made until late November 2019 during the investigation.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
France denied the allegations made in the article in an Instagram video posted on March 8.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Case 2000 involves allegations that Netanyahu negotiated a deal, with the owner of Israel's Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper, for better coverage in return for legislation to slow the growth of a rival newspaper.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Jay also expressed the toll the allegations could take on his 12-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The religion has been the subject of a series of disturbing allegations ranging from child abuse to human trafficking and slavery.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
The city’s Civilian Complaint Review Board exonerated her in one instance and deemed all of the other allegations either unfounded or unsubstantiated.
—Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Then Sent Them Unwanted Dick Pics Kirwan, 33, did not deny the allegations against him when contacted by Deadline in July.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
After the allegations, Mahan pulled his endorsement from Truong’s candidacy while calling for due process.
—Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
France denied the allegations made in the article in an Instagram video posted on March 8.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Case 2000 involves allegations that Netanyahu negotiated a deal, with the owner of Israel's Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper, for better coverage in return for legislation to slow the growth of a rival newspaper.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Jay also expressed the toll the allegations could take on his 12-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The religion has been the subject of a series of disturbing allegations ranging from child abuse to human trafficking and slavery.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
The city’s Civilian Complaint Review Board exonerated her in one instance and deemed all of the other allegations either unfounded or unsubstantiated.
—Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Then Sent Them Unwanted Dick Pics Kirwan, 33, did not deny the allegations against him when contacted by Deadline in July.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
After the allegations, Mahan pulled his endorsement from Truong’s candidacy while calling for due process.
—Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Allegations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegations. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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