foreallege

/ˌfɒriˈælɪdʒ/ (FOH-ree-AL-ij)

Definitions

1. verb

to give an account or explanation of something, especially to justify or excuse it

“The company forealleged their financial struggles in order to avoid bankruptcy.”

Synonyms

  • account
  • explain
  • justify

Antonyms

  • disavow
  • misrepresent