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Rumours

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

Definition

Rumours are stories or information that may or may not be true, but are being spread around.

Synonyms & similar words

hearsay bruit rumor rumour gossip hearsay speculation buzz chitchat talk whispers tittle-tattle scuttlebutt grapevine word-of-mouth news tidings stories myths legends fables tales anecdotes narratives

Synonyms by register

Formal

reports accounts information dispatches

Informal

gossip buzz scuttlebutt hearsay talk

Literary

whispers tidings rumorings

Antonyms

facts certainties truths verities certainty reality

Common collocations

  • spread rumours
  • hear rumours
  • start rumours
  • rumours abound
  • rumours fly
  • rumours persist
  • dismiss rumours
  • quash rumours

Word family

noun rumour
verb rumour

Usage note

The word 'rumour' is primarily used in British English, while 'rumor' is the preferred spelling in American English. It often carries a negative connotation, implying unverified or potentially false information.

Example sentences

  1. The rumours about the new toy were not true.
  2. The rumours about the new teacher were true.
  3. I heard rumours that there will be a surprise party for Emily.
  4. The rumours about the movie were spreading fast.
  5. She didn't believe the rumours about her friend.

Quotes

  • "Rumours are carried by haters, spread by fools, and accepted by idiots." - Nishan Panwar
  • "A wise man hears one word and understands two." - Yiddish Proverb
  • "Don't believe everything you hear, but rumours do give a good indication of what's going on." - Johnny Kelly

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