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rumor

ru·mor [ rmər ]


noun  (plural ru·mors)
Definition:
 
1. unverified report: a generally circulated story, report, or statement without facts to confirm its truth

2. idle speculation: general talk or opinions of uncertain reliability



transitive verb  (past and past participle ru·mored, present participle ru·mor·ing, 3rd person present singular ru·mors)
Definition:
 
to pass on rumors: to pass along information by rumor ( usually passive )
It is rumored that they are leaving the company.

[14th century. Via French< Latin, "noise, rumor"]
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