Allegations vs. accusations

[Rich7]

Test No. incompl/inter-37 "Eating Disorder", question 1

George Turnip was a highly respected vegetarian but the press were making serious ......... about him.

(a) accusations
(b) insinuations
(c) intimations
(d) allegations

Test No. incompl/inter-37 "Eating Disorder", answer 1

George Turnip was a highly respected vegetarian but the press were making serious allegations about him.

Correct answer: (d) allegations

Your answer was: incorrect
George Turnip was a highly respected vegetarian but the press were making serious accusations about him.
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what about accusations here?

[Alan]

Accusations are usually OF something
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