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rumor
[roo-mer]
noun
a story or statement in general circulation without confirmation or certainty as to facts.
a rumor of war.
Synonyms:Don't listen to rumor.
Archaic.a continuous, confused noise; clamor; din.
verb (used with object)
to circulate, report, or assert by a rumor.
It is rumored that the king is dead.
Other 51Թ Forms
- unrumored adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of rumor1
Example Sentences
Can Dumont free herself from the pall Taylor’s rumored role in the murders has cast over her life?
“We are functioning based on rumors that we hear ... I’m still waiting to hear if the president will take my call,” she added.
He said he has been following news and rumors of the raids online, and that the fear generated by them and the protests in response have been devastating for his company and other small businesses.
A rumor had circulated — via a WhatsApp screenshot — that two large clothing wholesalers in the area were scheduled to be raided that day, several owners and employees said.
With federal officials keeping the city in the dark on immigration enforcement actions, City Council members and the mayor sometimes rely on the rumor mill.
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When To Use
A rumor is a story or statement that is being passed around without confirmation that the information is true, as in I heard a rumor about a new superhero movie.Rumor can also mean general hearsay, as in You shouldn’t put much faith in rumor and speculation. As a verb, rumor means to spread or report rumors. When used this way, it is usually accompanied by the thing that is a rumor, as in It has been rumored that Disney is building a new amusement park outside the city. While rumor does mean the information hasn’t been checked, it is still possible for it to be true. For this reason, rumor may not always be able to be used as a synonym for words like lie, falsehood, nonsense, or fiction.In British English, rumor is often spelled as rumour.A person who loves spreading rumors is called a rumormonger.Example: My gossipy neighbor loves spreading ridiculous rumors all over town.
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