Synonyms for

Alleging

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

Definition

To claim or assert that someone has done something wrong or illegal without providing proof.

Synonyms & similar words

allege aver say accusing charging claiming imputing insinuating maintaining reporting suggesting averring contending declaring professing protesting purporting affirming asserting averring avouching avowing certifying

Synonyms by register

Formal

asserting contending claiming stating

Informal

saying reckoning reckoning claiming

Literary

avouching professing

Antonyms

denying refuting disproving contradicting negating rebutting

Common collocations

  • alleging misconduct
  • alleging fraud
  • alleging wrongdoing
  • alleging conspiracy
  • alleging negligence
  • alleging discrimination
  • alleging theft

Word family

noun allegation
verb allege
adjective alleged

Usage note

Alleging implies making a statement of fact or wrongdoing without proof. It is often used in legal or formal contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with 'aloud', which means speaking audibly.

Example sentences

  1. The witness is alleging that he saw the suspect at the scene of the crime.
  2. The newspaper article is alleging that the politician took bribes.
  3. The company is alleging that the competitor stole their trade secrets.
  4. She is alleging that her coworker is responsible for the missing files.
  5. The plaintiff is alleging that the defendant breached the contract.

Quotes

  • I am not alleging any conspiracy. I'm just saying that there is a lot of information that he has that he has not released.
  • The FBI is alleging that the defendant was involved in a money laundering scheme.
  • I am alleging that there was a cover-up and that the truth needs to come out.

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