[verb] report or maintain; "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime"; "He said it was too late to intervene in the war"; "The registrar says that I owe the school money" Synonyms:allege, say
[verb] to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent" Synonyms:affirm, verify, assert, avow, swan, swear
