Allege
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Allege [uh-lej]

VERB

VERB

  • To assert without proof

  • To assert to be true, especially in a formal manner, as in court

Example

“Hemant alleged that the Dean has accepted bribes.”

“The Chief is alleged to have accepted secret gifts.”

Synonyms

Testify, Affirm, Avouch, Charge, Cite

Antonyms

Deny, Dissent, Protest, Disagree