alleged
adjective
declared but not proved
“alleged abuses of housing benefits”
doubtful or suspect
“these so-called experts are no help”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
What does “alleged” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“alleged” is an adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: declared but not proved.
declared but not proved
“alleged abuses of housing benefits”
doubtful or suspect
“these so-called experts are no help”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University