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rumor
/ˈɹumɚ/
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What does rumor mean?
noun
- A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth.
- Information or misinformation of the kind contained in such claims.
verb
- To tell a rumor about; to gossip.
More meanings (3)
noun
- (archaic) Report, news, information in general.
- (obsolete) Fame, reputation.
- (obsolete) Clamor, din, outcry.
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IPA pronunciation
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The rumor of it spread through the rooms, and the crowd about the roulette received a large contingent of spectators.
So, too, Nicetas must be named among those whom rumor credited with having taught that the world is in motion.
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“Yes, gentlemen, I’ve been told there’s a rumor going about Moscow that I’m a sharper, so I advise you to be careful.”
The rumor of these two exploits soon reached the British and their friends the tories, who presently despatched three stout companies to attack us.
When I returned to my palace I found that the rumor already had reached Dejah Thoris, so I told her all that I had heard.