Definition: 1. Declared but not proved. 2. Doubtful or suspect.
Use 'alleged' in a sentence:
1. They have begun a hunger strike in protest at the alleged beating.
2. The alleged fraud came to light earlier this month when a client mentioned the scheme to a senior bank manager.
3. We showed that three lines of research used to justify single-sex schooling—educational, neuroscience, and social psychology—all fail to support its alleged benefits.
4. We were asked to investigate the alleged inconsistencies in his evidence.
5. The alleged gap can be narrowed or completely overcome by anyone, in part because each of us is far from using the full capacity of either side of the brain.
6. He faced charges arising from alleged financial irregularities.
7. They articled his alleged crimes.
8. He was jailed for five years as an alleged spy.
9. Two alleged collaborators were shot dead by masked activists.
10. He is currently standing trial for alleged malpractices.
11. She has strong feelings about the alleged growth in violence against female officers.
