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alleged
[ uh-lejd, uh-lej-id ]
adjective
- declared or stated to be as described; asserted:
The alleged murderer could not be located for questioning.
- doubtful; suspect; supposed:
The alleged cure-all produced no results when it was tested by reputable doctors.
alleged
/ əˈlɛdʒd /
adjective
- stated or described to be such; presumed
the alleged murderer
- dubious
an alleged miracle
Other Words From
- unal·leged adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
The House Ethics Committee was set to release a report detailing the findings of an investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz's alleged sexual misconduct and illicit drug use on Friday, but President-elect Donald Trump's selection of the Florida Republican to be attorney general abruptly deprived the panel of its jurisdiction.
Ms Roberts bought a spy camera over concerns about Mr Stockton and her son but failed to take any further action to protect him, it is alleged.
The alleged assassins behind several recent murder-for-hire cases in Los Angeles were sloppy, authorities say, leaving behind a trail of evidence that links the killings to Chicago gang disputes.
In one instance, Grasso alleged the lieutenant referred to her as an “enemy of the platoon,” a label he also applied to Colomey and others.
She alleged McMillion was overheard making a comment to the effect of “no straight woman can ever work in SWAT.”
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