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Rumormonger

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(American spelling) A person who spreads rumors..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (American spelling) A person who spreads rumors.
  2. To spread rumors and gossip.

Example Sentences

Near-synonyms: gossipmonger, newsmonger, scandalmonger; blabbermouth, talebearer, telltale; gossip, gossiper; see also Thesaurus:gossiper
Then the Seventh moved to Fort Ord and practiced—although without full equipment—amphibious landings. The hot poop of the rumor mongers became, “Southwest Pacific for us, fellows.” But when the convoy sailed from San Francisco on April twenty-fourth, the ships turned north.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does rumormonger mean?

Rumormonger means (American spelling) A person who spreads rumors..

What is a synonym for rumormonger?

Common synonyms include rumorer, rumourer, gossipmonger, newsmonger.

What is the opposite of rumormonger?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use rumormonger in a sentence?

Near-synonyms: gossipmonger, newsmonger, scandalmonger; blabbermouth, talebearer, telltale; gossip, gossiper; see also Thesaurus:gossiper

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