allege Play verbClaim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof that this is the case. SYNONYMS accuseadvanceaffirmargueassertattestaveravowbear witnesscertifychargeclaimcontenddeclaregive evidencehintimplyimputeindicateinsinuateintimatemaintainpleadpretendproclaimprofessstatesuggestsweartestify