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alleged

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Pronunciation: US /əˈledʒd/

alleged means: Said to have done something, especially something wrong, but without proof yet.

adjective

NOT PROVEDB2

Said to have done something, especially something wrong, but without proof yet.

  • The alleged thief denied taking the bike.
  • Police questioned two alleged attackers.
  • The alleged fraudster will appear in court tomorrow.

Similar words: suspected, supposed

Opposites: proven

Common phrases: alleged thief, alleged attacker, alleged offender, alleged crime

Questions about alleged

What does alleged mean?

Said to have done something, especially something wrong, but without proof yet.

What is alleged in other languages?

Türkçe: iddia edilen · Español: presunto · Français: présumé · Deutsch: mutmaßlich · Italiano: presunto · 日本語: 疑われている

How do you pronounce alleged?

It is pronounced /əˈledʒd/.

How do you use alleged in a sentence?

The alleged thief denied taking the bike. Police questioned two alleged attackers.

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