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| ru·mor [ rmər ] |
noun (plural ru·mors) |
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1. unverified report: a generally circulated story, report, or statement without facts to confirm its truth
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2. idle speculation: general talk or opinions of uncertain reliability
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transitive verb (past and past participle ru·mored, present participle ru·mor·ing, 3rd person present singular ru·mors) |
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to pass on rumors: to pass along information by rumor
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usually passive
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 It is rumored that they are leaving the company.
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| [14th century. Via French< Latin, "noise, rumor"] |
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