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rumor

/ˈɹuːmə(ɹ)/
noun
  1. A statement or claim 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."

  2. Information or misinformation of the kind contained in such claims.

    "They say he used to be a thief, but that's just rumor."

Synonymsgossip, hearsay, talk, tittle-tattle
verb
  1. (usually used in the passive voice) To tell a rumor about; to gossip.

    "John is rumored to be next in line for a promotion."

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