rumor

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Synonyms: humor, rumour, rubor, tumor, rumer

Antonyms: humor, rumour, rubor, tumor, rumer

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|countable}} A [[statement]] or [[claim]] of [[questionable]] [[accuracy]], from no known [[reliable]] source, usually spread by [[word of mouth]].
2. {{lb|en|uncountable}} [[information|Information]] or [[misinformation]] of the kind contained in such claims.
3. {{lb|en|uncountable|archaic}} [[report|Report]], [[news]], [[information]] in general.
4. {{lb|en|uncountable|obsolete}} [[fame|Fame]], [[reputation]].
5. {{lb|en|uncountable|obsolete}} [[clamor|Clamor]], [[din]], [[outcry]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive|usually|used in the [[passive voice]]}} To tell a rumor about; to [[gossip]].

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