different between insistence vs allegation

insistence

English

Etymology

From Middle English insistence, derived from Old French insister (to insist). Compare Middle French insistance.

Morphologically insist +? -ence.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?n?s?st?ns/

Noun

insistence (countable and uncountable, plural insistences)

  1. The state of being insistent.
  2. An urgent demand.
  3. (fencing) The forcing of an attack through the parry, using strength.

Synonyms

  • See also Thesaurus:obstinacy

Related terms

  • insist

Translations

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allegation

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French allégation, from Latin allegatio, from allegare. See allege.

Pronunciation

  • (UK, US) enPR: ?l'?-g?'sh?n, IPA(key): /?æl.???e?.??n/, /?æl.???e?.??n/
  • Rhymes: -e???n

Noun

allegation (plural allegations)

  1. An assertion, especially an accusation, not necessarily based on facts.
    She put forth several allegations regarding her partner in hopes of discrediting his actions.
  2. The act of alleging.

Synonyms

  • accusation
  • assertion
  • censure
  • charge
  • crimination
  • impeachment

Related terms

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