Rumor: meaning, definitions and examples

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rumor

 

[ หˆruหmษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

spread of unverified information

A rumor is a piece of unverified information or gossip that is circulating among people. It can be true, false, or somewhere in between. Rumors can spread quickly through word of mouth, social media, or other forms of communication.

Synonyms

gossip, hearsay, speculation

Examples of usage

  • The rumor about the celebrity's engagement spread like wildfire.
  • Don't believe everything you hear - it could just be a rumor.
  • She heard a rumor that the company was going bankrupt.
Context #2 | Verb

to spread unverified information

To rumor means to spread unverified information or gossip. It often involves sharing information that may not be true or accurate. Rumoring can have serious consequences, as it can damage reputations and cause unnecessary panic.

Synonyms

circulate hearsay, gossip, spread rumors

Examples of usage

  • People should be careful not to rumor without verifying the facts.
  • He's known for rumoring about his colleagues behind their backs.
  • The students started to rumor about the teacher's personal life.

Translations

Translations of the word "rumor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น boato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคซเคตเคพเคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gerรผcht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ desas-desus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ัƒั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ plotka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ™‚ (ใ†ใ‚ใ•)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rumeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rumor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรถylenti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ๋ฌธ (somun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุงุฆุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ povฤ›st

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ povesลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐฃ่จ€ (yรกoyรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ govorica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ orรฐrรณmur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ะฑั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸayiษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rumor

Etymology

The word 'rumor' originated from the Latin word 'rumor' meaning 'common talk, public opinion'. It has been used in the English language since the late 14th century. Rumors have played a significant role in human communication throughout history, influencing opinions, beliefs, and actions.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,127, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.