rumor

Definition

  • noun: information or a story that is passed from person to person but has not been proven to be true
  • noun: talk or opinion widely disseminated with no discernible source
  • verb: to tell or spread by rumor
  • synonyms: notoriety, tell, report

Examples

  • The estate sold for a 'rumored' $12 million. [=people say that it sold for $12 million, but that may not be true]

  • It 'was rumored that' the factory was going to move overseas, but that turned out to be false.

  • That news should keep 'the rumor mill' churning/running/going for a while!

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I don't care about ravens. You're asking me to join your army. Who is fighting in this army? The bulk of the force is made up of wildlings. Then the rumors are true. I didn't dare believe them. I received you out of respect for your father. Now I would like you to leave. House Glover will not (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Broken Man Season: 6 Episode 7