Scandalmongering (Noun)
Meaning
Spreading malicious gossip.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The tabloid's scandal-mongering was legendary, always digging up the most salacious dirt on celebrities and public figures.
- She was notorious for her scandal-mongering at parties, always whispering juicy rumors in the ears of anyone who would listen.
- He was accused of scandal-mongering after posting a series of incendiary tweets about a local politician.
- The blog's scandal-mongering had serious consequences, causing two high-profile resignations and a number of pending lawsuits.
- Her scandal-mongering had ruined her reputation in the small town, where everyone knew her love of spreading malign gossip.