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View synonyms for alleged

alleged

[ uh-lejd, uh-lej-id ]

adjective

  1. declared or stated to be as described; asserted:

    The alleged murderer could not be located for questioning.

  2. doubtful; suspect; supposed:

    The alleged cure-all produced no results when it was tested by reputable doctors.



alleged

/ əˈlɛdʒd /

adjective

  1. stated or described to be such; presumed

    the alleged murderer

  2. dubious

    an alleged miracle

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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  • unal·leged adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of alleged1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; allege + -ed 2
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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.

From Salon

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.

From BBC

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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