A person who spreads rumors or idle talk is often referred to as a gossip-monger. However, there are other synonyms that are commonly used to describe such individuals. One of these synonyms is a busybody, which refers to someone who is intrusive and meddlesome in the affairs of others. A talebearer or a rumor-monger is someone who spreads gossip or rumors about others. A scandalmonger is someone who spreads scandalous or defamatory information about others. Lastly, a backbiter is someone who speaks ill of others behind their backs. All these synonyms describe individuals who engage in harmful gossip and conversations about others.