alleging

VERB

assert; claim

Synonyms

STRONGEST

charge cite declare depose maintain plead recount testify

STRONG

adduce advance affirm aver avouch avow lay offer present profess recite state

WEAK

asservate put forward

Antonyms

STRONG

deny take take back withdraw withhold

WEAK

contradict disagree dissent object protest repudiate

Example Sentences

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Grizzly Research, which had taken a short position in 2CRSi, published a report earlier on Thursday alleging that the Strasbourg, France–headquartered group fabricated revenue that it claimed from a contract announced in 2024.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

Some have even accused the American Fork City police of helping to cover up a crime, alleging they are working on behalf of Bricks & Minifigs.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Prosecutors believe another victim was Juan Mendez, 35, who worked for Wall and was awarded $300,000 in a January 2011 lawsuit alleging that he wasn’t paid overtime for his work.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

On Friday, Commerzbank's central works council mandated its head to file a legal complaint alleging market manipulation by unknown actors.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

Nearly all of the cases alleging racial profiling in drug-law enforcement were brought pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its implementing regulations.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander