rumor
a story or statement in general circulation without confirmation or certainty as to facts: a rumor of war.
Archaic. a continuous, confused noise; clamor; din.
to circulate, report, or assert by a rumor: It is rumored that the king is dead.
Origin of rumor
1- Also especially British, ru·mour .
Other words for rumor
Other words from rumor
- un·ru·mored, adjective
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How to use rumor in a sentence
Sands was involved in a scandalous-for-the-time romance with the carpenter and there were rumors she was pregnant with his child.
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New York’s Most Tragic Ghost Loves Minimalist Swedish Fashion | Nina Strochlic | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTAn examination of some of the rumors surrounding the newest entry in the Star Wars canon.
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Rumors said that the enemy numbered thousands, and that they were already marching on the place.
The Courier of the Ozarks | Byron A. DunnNative rumors had brought the news of the massacre at Cawnpore, though the ghastly tragedy of the Well was yet to come.
The Red Year | Louis TracyAnd when ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars, be not troubled: these things must needs come to pass; but the end is not yet.
His Last Week | William E. BartonMore than with the "spook," however, was the public mind agitated by other rumors which touched upon "south meadow."
Dorothy at Skyrie | Evelyn RaymondBut before the ice was out of the river disquieting rumors began to breathe out of Higgins's Bridge.
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