American English
/əˈlɛʤd̚/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of allege
Said that something was true, especially that someone had done something wrong or illegal, without proof.
Practice out loudSaid that something was true, especially that someone had done something wrong or illegal, without proof.
The witness alleged that the driver had been drinking.
The company was alleged to have hidden the money.
Alleged does not mean proven. It is common in news reports and legal writing.
Described as true or as having happened, but not proved.
The alleged victim declined to speak to reporters.
The newspaper reported the alleged fraud.
As an adjective, alleged usually comes before a noun and shows that the speaker is not confirming the claim.
used to say that something is claimed but has not been proved
It is alleged that the company hid the records.
to be said to have done something, although this has not been proved
The manager is alleged to have taken the money.
The past and past participle are alleged. The -ing form is alleging, with the final e removed.