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rumor

NounTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Meanings

Noun

A story or statement that is passed from person to person and is usually not known to be true.

"A rumor is spreading that the company will be sold."

Transitive Verb

[~ something]

To report or say something about someone or something without certain proof.

"It is rumored that the actor is retiring from public life."

Intransitive Verb

[~ that...]

To be reported or said as a piece of gossip.

"It rumors that the government will raise taxes next year."

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