alleged

Definition

  • adjective: accused of having done something wrong or illegal but not yet proven guilty
  • adjective: asserted to be true or to exist
  • synonyms: questionable, declared

Examples

  • She 'alleged' misconduct. = She 'alleged' that there had been misconduct.

  • She 'allegedly' stole the money. = 'Allegedly', she stole the money.

  • He 'alleged' that the mayor has accepted bribes.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) That is a Super Simplex theater projector. It's very rare. What about the SmilePilot? Or the Exer-Mower that I invented? Simply ahead of their time. Yeah, like the alleged Guard-Dawg. You're gonna get him upset. Hey, Cade! Cade! This thing still work? - No! - Yes. (..)
    2014 Transformers: Age of Extinction
  • (..) It's the most titanic battle of modern times! A David without a slingshot - - rises to battle the mighty Goliath, the Taylor machine, - - allegedly crooked inside and out! For my money, cut out "allegedly". We're bringing everybody up from state headquarters. - Did you get Hendricks? (..)
    1939 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
  • (..) Too rich for me. Where'd Gil run off to? Work. Been walking around Paris. You know, the way the city's lit up at night allegedly inspires him, so... But that's OK, because I'm going dancing with Paul. Where's Carol? uh...She's in bed with a bad oyster, so I'll see you guys later. (..)
    2011 Midnight in Paris