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Alleged

Verb / ʌˈledʒd / Another word for alleged — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

supposed or claimed to be true or real without conclusive proof

Synonyms & similar words

say allege socalled supposed aver supposed purported unproven unconfirmed unsubstantiated unverified dubious questionable suspected presumed apparent ostensible putative claimed professed declared reported said rumored gossiped

Synonyms by register

Formal

purported claimed stated asserted

Informal

supposed so-called said to be

Literary

ostensible professed

Antonyms

proven confirmed verified established certain definite true

Common collocations

  • alleged crime
  • alleged victim
  • alleged perpetrator
  • alleged misconduct
  • alleged fraud
  • alleged attacker
  • alleged killer

Word family

noun allegation
verb allege
adverb allegedly

Usage note

Used to describe something that has been claimed to be true or to have happened, but without proof. It implies doubt or a lack of certainty.

Example sentences

  1. The alleged UFO sighting was reported in the news.
  2. The student alleged that he did not cheat on the test.
  3. The alleged murderer was arrested by the police.
  4. The alleged victim of the crime is still recovering in the hospital.
  5. The alleged conspiracy theory has been circulating on social media.

Quotes

  • The report contains numerous allegations of fraud.
  • The alleged hacker is being sought by the authorities.
  • The alleged election fraud has been disputed by both parties.

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