Difference between Alledge and Allege

What is the difference between Alledge and Allege?

Alledge as a verb is while Allege as a verb is to lighten, diminish.

Alledge

Part of speech: verb

Definition:

Allege

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To lighten, diminish.To make a claim, a plea or offer justification for an act, especially before proof is available.To make a statement under oath.To make a mere assertion without any proof.To urge a reason or excuseTo cite or quote an author or his work for or against.

We hope you now know whether to use Alledge or Allege in your sentence.

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