allege
/əˈlɛdʒ/verb
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To state under oath, to plead.
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To cite or quote an author or his work for or against.
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To adduce (something) as a reason, excuse, support etc.
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To make a claim as justification or proof; to make an assertion without proof.
"The agency alleged my credit history had problems."
verb
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To lighten, diminish.