Synonyms for

Alleges

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

Definition

To claim that something is true without proof.

Synonyms & similar words

aver say allege accuse declare assert affirm state contend maintain insist avow aver claim imply suggest hint intimate impute ascribe attribute charge impeach

Synonyms by register

Formal

asserts claims contends states

Informal

says claims reckons supposes

Literary

avows professes purports

Antonyms

denies confirms affirms proves disproves refutes validates

Common collocations

  • alleges guilt
  • alleges fraud
  • alleges wrongdoing
  • alleges misconduct
  • alleges conspiracy
  • alleges negligence
  • alleges discrimination

Word family

noun allegation
verb allege
adjective alleged

Usage note

This word is often used in legal or official contexts to state something as a fact without proof. It implies an accusation that has not yet been substantiated.

Example sentences

  1. She alleges that her brother stole her toy.
  2. He alleges that he was not at home during the robbery.
  3. The newspaper alleges that the politician has been involved in a scandal.
  4. The witness alleges that she saw the suspect at the crime scene.
  5. The company alleges that their product is the best in the market.

Quotes

  • He who alleges must prove. - Proverb
  • A man's innocent till he's alleged to be guilty. - Benjamin Franklin
  • He who alleges does not prove. - Latin Proverb

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