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noun (rumors, -)
- (countable) A piece of information of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth.
- There's a rumor going round that he's going to get married.
- (uncountable) Information of this kind.
- They say he used to be a thief, but that's just rumor.
verb
- (transitive) To tell a rumor about; to gossip; usually used in the passive
- John is rumored to be next in line for a promotion.
Etymology: Middle English rumour, from the Latin rumor, common talk.
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