What is another word for scandalmonger?
Pronunciation: [skˈandɐlmˌɒŋə] (IPA) 
Scandalmonger is a derogatory term used to describe someone who spreads and gossips about rumors, scandals, and other newsworthy events with a malicious intent. Synonyms for scandalmonger include gossip, rumor-monger, talebearer, slanderer, tattletale, and backbiter. These terms all describe people who enjoy spreading rumors and stirring up drama. A gossip is someone who habitually reveals personal or sensational information about others. A rumour-monger is someone who spreads unverified or false stories to create fear or anxiety. A talebearer is someone who reveals secrets or confidential information. A slanderer is someone who spreads false, spoken statements that damage a person's reputation. A tattletale is someone who reports others' wrongdoings or misdeeds to authority figures, while a backbiter talks behind another's back, often in a dishonest or hurtful way.
