🗣️rumor

noun
/ˈruːmər/

Meaning

a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.

Example Sentences

There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year.

Example Expressions

spread a rumor

Synonyms

gossip, hearsay, speculation, talk, buzz

Antonyms

fact, truth, confirmation

Collocations

false rumor, spread rumor, rumor mill, wild rumor

More Example Sentences

They are upset by hearing the rumor.

I was shocked at hearing that rumor.

We’d rather not waste time on rumors.

They accused him of spreading rumors.

We avoid spreading rumors at any cost.

She decided not to trust rumors anymore.

They worried about the rumor unnecessarily.

They are opposed to spreading rumors online.

She suddenly began not to care about the rumors.

He can’t help checking the news whenever he hears a rumor.

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