Definition of Rumor

1. Noun. Gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth.

Exact synonyms: Hearsay, Rumour
Generic synonyms: Comment, Gossip, Scuttlebutt
Derivative terms: Rumour

2. Verb. Tell or spread rumors. "It was rumored that the next president would be a woman"
Exact synonyms: Bruit, Rumour
Generic synonyms: Dish The Dirt, Gossip
Derivative terms: Rumour

Definition of Rumor

1. n. A flying or popular report; the common talk; hence, public fame; notoriety.

2. v. t. To report by rumor; to tell.

Definition of Rumor

1. to spread by hearsay [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rumor

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rummer
rummer
rummers
rummest
rummier
rummies
rummiest
rummily
rummish
rummy
rumness
rumnesses
Rumohra
Rumohra adiantiformis
rumor (current term)
rumored
rumoring
rumormonger
rumormongering
rumormongerings
rumormongers
rumorous
rumors
rumour
rumoured
rumourer
rumourers
rumouring
rumourmonger

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