1. claiming or asserting that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof
Usage: present participle of ‘allege’; often used in legal contexts

Examples

• The newspaper is alleging corruption in the mayor’s office.
• She is alleging that her former employer discriminated against her.
• The prosecutor is alleging that the defendant committed fraud.
• He denied the charges that the company was alleging against him.
• The report is alleging serious safety violations at the factory.
• They are alleging misconduct but have provided no evidence.
• The lawsuit is alleging breach of contract by the supplier.