- spread a rumor
- spread gossip, promote a rumor
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
spread a rumor
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rumor — [ro͞o′mər] n. [ME rumour < OFr < L rumor, noise < IE echoic base * reu , to roar, grumble > RUNE, OE reotan, to complain] 1. general talk not based on definite knowledge; mere gossip; hearsay 2. an unconfirmed report, story, or… … English World dictionary
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rumor — {{11}}rumor (n.) late 14c., from O.Fr. rumour widespread noise or report (Fr. rumeur), from L. rumorem (nom. rumor) noise, clamor, common talk, rumor, related to ravus hoarse. Rumor mill is from 1887. {{12}}rumor (v.) 1610s (implied in rumored),… … Etymology dictionary
rumor — I. noun Etymology: Middle English rumour, from Anglo French, from Latin rumor clamor, gossip; akin to Old English rēon to lament, Sanskrit rauti he roars Date: 14th century 1. talk or opinion widely disseminated with no discernible source 2. a… … New Collegiate Dictionary
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rumor — I index canard, circulate II index hearsay III index spread … Law dictionary
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