rumor

//ˈruːmər//
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Noun

rumorSingular
rumorsPlural
1

A piece of unverified information or gossip that spreads from person to person, often about someone's private affairs or public events.

There's a rumor going around that the company will be sold.

2

General talk or hearsay not based on definite knowledge.

There's a lot of rumor going around, but nobody knows the truth.

Synonym

gossiphearsayspeculation

Antonym

facttruth

Verb

1

To spread or circulate unverified information or gossip about someone or something.

People are rumoring that the company will close next month.