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purported

adjective

/pərˈpɔːrtɪd/

Meaning

alleged or claimed to be true, often without proof

The purported evidence was later proven false.

alleged, claimed, supposed, professed

genuine, authentic, true

purported evidence, purported author, purported reason

Showing little or no emotion, even in difficult situations.

awaiting decision or settlement

no longer existing; having died out

unkind; cruel; nasty

Absolutely necessary, essential

Worn or impaired by age; old and used many times.