verb Uncommon

alleging

Alleging (verb) means claiming that something is true, usually without yet offering proof — especially in a legal or formal accusation. Example: “The former employee is alleging that she was fired without warning.”

verb

Claiming that something is true, usually without yet offering proof — especially in a legal or formal accusation.

"The former employee is alleging that she was fired without warning."

"Prosecutors are alleging that the company falsified its safety records."

How to Use Alleging

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSaying something happened or is true, but as a claim, not a proven fact — it's the -ing form of "allege."

Common mistake

Because an allegation isn't proven, careful writers (and journalists) keep using "alleging" or "allegedly" rather than stating the claim as settled fact.

Common pairings

alleging that alleging fraud is alleging

Word Forms

allegings plural

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “alleging” mean?

The word “alleging” means claiming that something is true, usually without yet offering proof — especially in a legal or formal accusation. In plain terms, saying something happened or is true, but as a claim, not a proven fact — it's the -ing form of "allege.".

How do you use “alleging” in a sentence?

Here is “alleging” used in a sentence: “The former employee is alleging that she was fired without warning.”

What part of speech is “alleging”?

“Alleging” is a verb.

Is “alleging” a common word?

“Alleging” is an uncommon word in modern English.