rumor
(US)
noun
or British
rumour
/ˈruːmɚ/
plural
rumors
or British
rumour
/ˈruːmɚ/
plural
rumors
Britannica Dictionary definition of RUMOR
:
information or a story that is passed from person to person but has not been proven to be true
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There are rumors that they are making a new film.
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She accused him of starting/spreading rumors about her.
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Ever since his sudden resignation, rumors have been flying.
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I heard a rumor that they broke up.
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“Did you hear that they broke up?” “That's just/only a rumor.”
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The rumor turned out to be false/unfounded.
[noncount]
the rumor mill
:
a group of people who start and spread rumors