What is another word for rumor?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈuːmə] (IPA)

Rumors are pieces of information that people have heard but are unverified or unconfirmed. Alternatively, some synonyms for the word rumor include hearsay, gossip, speculation, innuendo, and grapevine. Hearsay means information shared by someone else, while gossip refers to information that is spread between a group of individuals. Speculation relates to ideas or opinions that are not based on proof or evidence. Innunedo implies an indirect or subtle hint, whereas grapevine refers to informal channels of communication through which news or gossip can spread. These synonyms highlight the nature of rumors as uncertain or unreliable sources of information, often spread through interpersonal networks.

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    • Noun, singular or mass
      gossip.
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What are the hypernyms for Rumor?

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What are the opposite words for rumor?

The word "rumor" can be defined as a piece of information that is spreading widely but may not be true. Its antonyms, on the other hand, are words that express the opposite meaning. The first antonym for rumor is "fact," which is something that is known or proven to be true. The second antonym is "certainty" which refers to a state of being absolutely sure about something. Another antonym for rumor is "truth," which represents a statement or belief that is indisputable. Finally, "authenticity" is another antonym for "rumor" as it implies that something is genuine, original, and not counterfeit.

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Usage examples for Rumor

"It was just a rumor," she replied with reluctance.
"Marjorie Dean High School Freshman"
Pauline Lester
She, alone, knew that the object of the rumor which Muriel and Mignon had started had failed.
"Marjorie Dean High School Freshman"
Pauline Lester
A faint low cry burst from one in the crowd at this moment, and the rumor ran that a woman had fainted.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever

Famous quotes with Rumor

  • Appreciate the power of rumor, often malicious, no matter how preposterous, within the local populations you are seeking to help.
    Alvin Adams
  • I did what I could to inflate the rumor I was on my way to stardom. What I was on my way to, by any mathematical standards known to man, was oblivion, by way of obscurity.
    Tallulah Bankhead
  • The rumor that the state of my health will necessitate my resignation is entirely unfounded.
    Frederick W. Borden
  • You know, I've never actually really believed that death is inevitable. I just think it's a rumor.
    David Carradine
  • I'm frustrated by something, it's my fault for exposing myself to it in the first place. The rumor mill always seemed like a grass fire to me. Why walk out in the middle of the field, it's just going to flame out and go away just like everything else does?
    Amy Grant

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