Learning language
Translation language
noun · C1 · often · UK/US

allegation

allegation

Meaning of allegation

a statement that someone has done something wrong

Learn allegation with free cards in 30 seconds.

Check vocabulary level

10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.

Free flashcards·10,000+ words in the database·scheduled reviews
How important is this word
C1often

allegation fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

Pronunciation
British English/ˌælɪˈɡeɪʃən/
American English/ˌæləˈɡeɪʃən/
Russian transcription[ɐbvʲɪˈnʲenʲɪjə]
allegation
allegation - allegation
free flashcards
Learn for freeLearn 7 words from "Top 5000"
Active review

How many words can you learn in a year?

If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.

ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.

Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.

We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.

How many words you can add to active review
PacePer dayPer yearBest for
Easy3 words≈ 1,100 wordsstarting without pressure
Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

allegation with Russian translation

allegation usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Обвинение напечатали на первой полосе.

The allegation was printed on the front page.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Он отмахнулся от обвинения во время интервью.

He laughed off the allegation during the interview.

Learn by topic

allegation belongs to the topic "Top 5000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

allegationобвинение
appleяблоко
riceрис
butterсливочное масло
chickenкурица
familyсемья
momмама

allegation synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between allegation / accusation / charge / claim

A
🇬🇧English
allegation

a statement that someone has done something wrong, often unproven

C1Often

The report contained an allegation of fraud.

A
🇬🇧English
accusation

a direct claim that someone did something wrong

C1Very Often

He denied the accusation.

C
🇬🇧English
charge

an official statement that someone has committed a crime or done something wrong

C1Very Often

The police brought a charge against him.

C
🇬🇧English
claim

a statement that may or may not be true; in this context, a statement of wrongdoing

C1Very Often

She made a claim that the company had broken the rules.

What's the difference

Related words and lists for allegation

How to pronounce allegation and what this word means

allegation means allegation. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce allegation

/ˌælɪˈɡeɪʃən/

allegation translation

allegation

allegation examples

The allegation was printed on the front page.

allegation transcription

/ˌælɪˈɡeɪʃən/, /ˌæləˈɡeɪʃən/

Questions about this word

allegation meaning: what does it mean?

a statement that someone has done something wrong

allegation pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

allegation is pronounced as /ˌælɪˈɡeɪʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

allegation definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The allegation was printed on the front page. Translation: Обвинение напечатали на первой полосе.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn allegation in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.