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noun (rumors, -)
  1. (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.
  1. (uncountable) Information of this kind.
They say he used to be a thief, but that's just rumor.
Translations: 
  • Dutch: geruchten pl.
  • German: Gerí¼chte pl., Gerede
verb 
  1. (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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