Scandalmonger (Noun)
Meaning
A person who spreads malicious gossip.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The local newspaper was accused of being a scandalmonger for publishing unsubstantiated rumors about the mayor's personal life.
- She was known as a scandalmonger among her social circle, always eager to share the latest juicy gossip.
- The scandalmonger's blog was shut down after several celebrities sued for defamation.
- As a scandalmonger, he made a living by digging up dirt on public figures and selling it to the highest bidder.
- The scandalmonger's reputation was built on spreading false information and ruining reputations, earning her many enemies.