Bruited: meaning, definitions and examples
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bruited
[ bruːtɪd ]
gossip spreading
To bruit something is to spread a rumor or news widely. It often implies that the information is not confirmed and may be sensational in nature. This term is frequently used in the context of gossiping or circulating information about someone or something that could be damaging or controversial. The act of bruiting can have significant social repercussions, as misinformation may distort public perception.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The scandal was bruised throughout the community.
- She bruised the news of his resignation before it was made official.
- The rumor was bruised widely, causing a stir among the employees.
Translations
Translations of the word "bruited" in other languages:
🇵🇹 brutalizado
🇮🇳 बर्बर
🇩🇪 brutalisiert
🇮🇩 dibuli
🇺🇦 постраждалий
🇵🇱 brutalizowany
🇯🇵 暴力を受けた
🇫🇷 brutalisé
🇪🇸 brutalizado
🇹🇷 şiddet görmüş
🇰🇷 폭력당한
🇸🇦 معتدى عليه
🇨🇿 brutalizovaný
🇸🇰 brutalizovaný
🇨🇳 遭受虐待的
🇸🇮 brutaliziran
🇮🇸 brutalizeraður
🇰🇿 жәбірленген
🇬🇪 ბრუტალიზებული
🇦🇿 vəhşicəsinə davranılmış
🇲🇽 brutalizado
Etymology
The word 'bruit' originates from the Middle French word 'bruire', which means 'to make a noise'. In English, 'bruit' entered the language in the late 14th century and has been primarily used in the context of spreading news or rumors. The term has an association with sound and noise, correlating to its meaning of broadcasting information. Over the centuries, it has evolved to imply not only the action of spreading information but also the quality of that information being uncertain or sensational in nature. The evolution of 'bruit' reflects a societal tendency to gossip and share unverified news, making it particularly relevant in today's era of rapid information sharing.