allegation
noun [ C ] formal uk/ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
C1 （未经证实的）指责，指控
a statement, made without giving proof, that someone has done something wrong or illegal
Several of her patients have made allegations of professional misconduct about/against her. 她治疗的几位病人指责她失职。
[ + that ] Allegations that Mr Dwight was receiving money from known criminals have caused a scandal. 有指控称德怀特先生收取已知犯罪分子钱财，这已成为一桩丑闻。
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- There is no substance to the allegation.
- Are you able to verify your allegation?
- He's demanding a full apology from the newspaper for making untrue allegations about his personal life.
- These allegations have seriously hurt her reputation.
- He strenuously denies all the allegations against him.