English Dictionary
Definition allegation in British English
allegation
noun
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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[countable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˌæləˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n/
Example
She denied the latest allegations.
Example
allegations of fraud and corruption
Example
There were allegations that the film encouraged violence.
Example
I gather you've been making allegations about your neighbour.
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