Alleged & purported, allegedly & purportedly

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BMO

#164552 Wed, 30 Nov 05 11:45 AM

Are they synonyms? Could you give me examples?

Thanks a lot.

bmo

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Mister Micawber

#164559 Wed, 30 Nov 05 12:03 PM

Alleged is used of criminal acts.

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