reputed, reported

reputed, reported
Reputed means "held to be such," "supposed," "so considered": "He is reputed to be an excellent salesman." "She is the reputed owner of the stolen property." Reported means "communicated," "made known": "This theft was immediately reported to the police." "The reputed offender was reported to authorities."

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