allegation
Translation
allegation, claim, accusation
Examples
He denied the allegation.
He denied the allegation.
There were allegations of corruption.
There were allegations of corruption.
She made an allegation against her boss.
She made an allegation against her boss.
Grammar Patterns
an allegation of (sth.) There were allegations of corruption.
an allegation against (sb.) She made an allegation against her boss.
an allegation that ... The allegation that he lied is serious.
Similar Words
Synonyms: accusation, claim, charge, assertion
Etymology
From the verb 'allege', from Latin 'allegare' meaning 'to produce in evidence'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'allege' as making a legal-sounding claim. An 'allegation' is that claim, which is not yet proven.