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Rumour (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The rumour spread quickly around town that the popular cafe was closing down due to financial issues.
  • A rumour began circulating among colleagues that their boss was leaving the company for a better opportunity.
  • It was just a rumour, but everyone in school believed that the school dance would be cancelled.
  • A friend had started a rumour about my supposed argument with our teacher, but it wasn't true.
  • After a brief breakup, the rumour that they had reconciled began circulating rapidly through their social circle.

Synonyms

  • Hearsay
  • Rumor

Hypernyms

  • Scuttlebutt
  • Gossip

Related Words

  • Rumour (verb)
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