Rumor Synonyms and Antonyms
ro͝o'mər
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Synonyms for Rumor
An out of court statement offered for the truth of the matter asserted. Testimony of a witness as to statements made by another individual who is not present in the courtroom to testify; generally not admissible because of unreliability (the hearsay rule), but there have been many significant exceptions to the rule, where there are certain indicia of reliability. See also excited utterance.
An agency or organization whose purpose is to gather such information:
A rallying call or signal:
The quality or condition of being notorious; ill fame.
Something that is supposed; an assumption made to account for known facts, conjecture
An incident or event that disgraces or damages the reputation of the persons or organization involved.
(Nautical) A cask on a ship used to hold the day's supply of drinking water.
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Reports, collectively, of recent happenings, esp. those broadcast over radio or TV, printed in a newspaper, etc.
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Any of the woody vines that bear grapes
The subject of conversation, gossip, etc.
Rumor; talk.
(Archaic) Rumor.
Reputation:
Clamor
A telephone call:
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A false or misleading report or story, especially if deliberately so.
A trick or fraud, esp. one meant as a practical joke
A fabricated thing; esp., a falsehood, false excuse, etc.
(Countable) Something suggested (with subsequent adposition being for)
An indirect or suggestive remark, usually a disparagement of someone.
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(Music) A short composition developing a single theme contrapuntally.
An untrue statement; a lie or an inaccuracy.
Such talk or rumors
Prattle means baby talk.
roorback
Alternative form of roorbach.
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To serve as a reporter for a publication, broadcasting company, or other news media.
To disseminate; to cause to proliferate, to make (something) widely known or present. [from 14th c.]
To speak quietly and privately, as by way of gossip, slander, or intrigue.
To express in words:
Spiritual relationship or affinity; gossiprede; special intimacy.
Spreading gossip or rumor.
A tattletale.
Informal speech or conversation between persons, as opposed to writing or publishing
popular report
Common talk
Antonyms for Rumor
hard facts
innuendo
tell truth
tell a supposed truth
Words Related to Rumor
rumours
The definition of a lie is a false statement.
To engage in or spread gossip
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