Allege

Pronunciation: /əˈlɛdʒ/

Allege (verb)

  1. To say that something is true, often without providing evidence.
  2. To state something in a formal way, usually in a legal context.

Examples

  • They allege that the product is defective.
  • The report alleges that the policy is ineffective.

Common collocations: allege wrongdoing, allege misconduct, allege facts, allege evidence

Synonyms of Allege

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Allege

  • — To refuse to acknowledge a claim or assertion.
  • — To show that an allegation is false.