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allegations

Pronunciation: [əˌlɛɡˈeɪʃənz]

Word

Learn how to use allegations in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “law”

(noun) a claim or statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal, but it hasn't been proven yet. It's like when someone says, 'I think he did something bad,' but it's still just an idea until shown to be true.

Example

The allegations against the mayor led to a thorough investigation.

Example

There were no allegations made about her behavior; everyone thought she was doing a great job.

Example

What are the allegations being discussed in the news today?

Context: “dispute”

(noun) a statement claiming something, often used in arguments or conflicts. It's like saying, 'I argue that this happened,' even if there's no evidence yet.

Example

The allegations he made about the school were taken seriously by the board.

Example

Her allegations about the game cheating turned out to be false.

Example

What evidence supports the allegations being made?

How to pronounce allegations

Pronunciation: [əˌlɛɡˈeɪʃənz]

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