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Meaning of alleged
The primary meaning of the word "alleged" is to describe something as claimed or asserted, often without proof or confirmation.
Etymology of alleged
The word "alleged" originates from the Latin word "allegare," which means to send or bring forth as a reason or authority, or to cite as an example
Historically, the term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that is claimed or asserted, often in a legal or formal context
Synonyms
supposed
purported
claimed
so-called
ostensible
reputed
alleged
assumed
presumed
putative
professed
pretended
fake
sham
feigned
fabricated
fictional
made-up
invented
imaginary
speculative
hypothetical
conjectural
suspected
accused
implicated
incriminated
denounced
charged
indicted
arraigned
blamed
censured
criticized
discredited
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "alleged" can be defined as:
- + Said or thought to be true, but not necessarily proven
- + Claimed to have done something wrong or illegal
- + Stated or declared, often without being formally proved
Usage Examples
- The alleged perpetrator of the crime is still at large
- * The company is facing an alleged breach of contract lawsuit
- * The politician's alleged involvement in the scandal has sparked widespread controversy