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Alleged vs Purportedly - What's the difference?

alleged | purportedly |

As a verb alleged

is (allege).

As an adjective alleged

is contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd; foolish.

As an adverb purportedly is

supposedly, putatively or reputedly.

alleged

English

Verb

(head)
  • (allege)

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd; foolish

    • Anagrams

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    purportedly

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • supposedly, putatively or reputedly