Alleged - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |əˈledʒd|  American pronunciation of the word alleged
Brit.  |əˈledʒd|  British pronunciation of the word alleged
- this word is a past tense form of the verbto allege
- this word is a past participle form of the verbto allege

adjective

- declared but not proved
alleged abuses of housing benefits
- doubtful or suspect (syn: so-called, supposed)

Extra examples

The alleged victim made the complaint at a police station in York.

The alleged thief was arrested.

He denied the alleged conspiracy.

He alleged that the mayor has accepted bribes.

The mayor is alleged to have accepted bribes.

The country faces international censure for its alleged involvement in the assassination.

...her alleged insufficiency for the job...

...an opprobrious attack on the alleged corruption in the police department...

...a hardheaded unbeliever who demanded to see concrete evidence of any alleged UFO activity...

The greatest names can sometimes be alleged for opinions which are incredible.

An independent committee will look into alleged human rights abuses.

It was alleged that the policeman had accepted bribes.

The prosecution alleged that the man had been responsible for an act of terrorism.

The water is alleged to be polluted with mercury.

It was alleged that foreign agents were behind the recent violence.

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