rumoured UK
ˈruːmərd
See also: rumored (US)
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Definition of rumoured - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

speculationUKtalked about as possibly true but not confirmedUK
  • The rumoured merger caused a stir in the market.
  • The rumoured affair was the talk of the town.
  • A rumoured scandal can damage reputations quickly.
alleged reported
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Origin of rumoured

English, rumour (gossip) + -ed (past tense)

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  1. French:supposé, ...
  2. German:gerüchteweise, ...
  3. Italian:presunto, ...
  4. Spanish:rumoreado, ...
  5. Portuguese:suposto, ...
  6. Chinese:谣传的, ...
  7. Japanese:噂の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَدَاوَل, ...
  9. Hebrew:שֶׁנִּטְעַן, ...
  10. Russian:молва, ...
  11. Ukrainian:чутковий, ...
  12. Hindi:अफवाहग्रस्त, ...
rumour UK
ˈrumər
See also: rumor (US)

Definition of rumour - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
gossipUKinformal talk about othersUK
  • She heard a rumour about her friend.
gossip hearsay whisper
2.
communicationUKunverified information spread among peopleUK
  • There was a rumour about the new teacher.
gossip hearsay whisper

Verb

tr.
communicationUKspread information that may not be trueUK
  • They love to rumour about their neighbors.
gossip spread rumors
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people talk about something that might not be true
Rumour has it they are getting married soon.
group or system that spreads unverified information
The rumour mill at the office is always active before meetings.
people begin spreading gossip or unconfirmed news
After the announcement, the rumour mill starts.
rumors are widespread and common in a situation
Rumour is rife about the new manager's plans.
make a rumor grow or spread by adding information
His comments fuel the rumour about their breakup.
story or report that many people are talking about
There was a rumour abroad about the mayor's resignation.

Origin of rumour

Latin, rumor (noise) + -

Examples of rumour in a sentence

  • The rumour about the merger caused panic.
  • Rumour has it that the company is closing.
  • A rumour spread that the celebrity was in town.
  • People often rumour about celebrities online.
  • He was rumoured to be leaving the company soon.

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  1. French:rumeur, colporter des rumeurs, ...
  2. German:Gerücht, Gerüchte verbreiten, ...
  3. Italian:pettegolezzo, mettere in giro voci, ...
  4. Spanish:rumor, correr rumores, ...
  5. Portuguese:rumor, espalhar boatos, ...
  6. Chinese:谣言, 散布, ...
  7. Japanese:噂, 噂する, ...
  8. Arabic:إِشَاعَة, أَشَاعَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:שְׁמוּעָה, לְהַפִּיץ, ...
  10. Russian:слух, распускать слухи, ...
  11. Ukrainian:чутка, пліткувати, ...
  12. Hindi:गपशप, अफवाह फैलाना, ...

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