rumor

1. 1

   A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth.UScountable

   • There's a rumor going round that he's going to get married.
   • vile rumor
2. 2

   Information or misinformation of the kind contained in such claims.USuncountable

   • They say he used to be a thief, but that's just rumor.
3. 3

   Report, news, information in general.USarchaicuncountable

   • It stands a city aloof. There hath been no rumour of it—I alone have dreamed of it, and I may not be sure that my dreams are true.
4. 4

   Fame, reputation.USobsoleteuncountable

5. 5

   Clamor, din, outcry.USobsoleteuncountable

syn. bruit · buzz · tidbit · fame · moot · on dit · rumor · sough · muttering · noise · tale · word

1. 1

   To tell a rumor about; to gossip.UStransitiveusually

   • John is rumored to be next in line for a promotion.