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Rumored

Verb / ˈru:mɜ:d / Another word for rumored — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Rumored means something that is talked about but not confirmed to be true.

Synonyms & similar words

bruit rumour rumor gossiped speculated whispered said reported circulated buzzed spread alleged claimed proclaimed broadcasted noised talked discussed chattered tattled blabbed blurted vented

Synonyms by register

Formal

alleged purported reported stated

Informal

said to be supposed going around heard

Literary

whispered hearsaid

Antonyms

confirmed verified certain proven established factual real

Common collocations

  • widely rumored
  • rumored to be
  • rumored to have
  • rumored to have happened
  • rumored to be true
  • rumored to be the cause

Word family

noun rumor
verb rumor
adverb reportedly

Usage note

Often used to describe unconfirmed information. 'Rumored' implies a lack of definitive proof and can sometimes carry a negative connotation of gossip.

Example sentences

  1. The rumored price of the new smartphone is $1000.
  2. She was rumored to be dating a famous actor.
  3. There are rumored to be hidden treasures in the old castle.
  4. The rumored layoffs caused anxiety among employees.
  5. The rumored merger of the two companies was not confirmed.

Quotes

  • Rumors are carried by haters, spread by fools, and accepted by idiots. - Nishan Panwar
  • A rumor without a leg to stand on will get around some other way. - John Tudor
  • Don't waste words on people who deserve your silence. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can say is nothing at all. - Mandy Hale

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