rumor

• Ein Substantiv, das eine unbestätigte Information bezeichnet, die von Person zu Person weitergegeben wird, oft ohne bekannte Quelle. Es kann auch die allgemeine öffentliche Meinung oder das Gerede der Leute meinen.

A noun referring to a piece of unverified information or gossip that is spread from person to person, often without a known source.

1. Unverified informationB1informal

   A piece of information or a story that is passed from person to person but is not confirmed as true.

   Gerücht

   • There is a rumor going around that the company is closing.
   • She heard a rumor about their engagement.
   • Don't believe every rumor you hear on social media.

   Synonymebuzzgossiphearsayreportscuttlebuttstorytalktittle-tattlewhisperword

   Antonymecertaintyfacttruth

2. Gossip or hearsayB1informal

   Talk or opinion that is widely circulated but lacks reliable evidence.

   Gerücht

   • The rumor about the celebrity's secret wedding spread quickly.
   • Office rumors can damage a person's reputation.
   • He dismissed the story as just a rumor.

   Synonymebuzzgossiphearsayreportscuttlebuttspeculationstorytalkwhisper

   Antonymecertaintyfacttruth

• Verb, das die Verbreitung unbestätigter Informationen oder Gerüchte bezeichnet; auch: über jemanden oder etwas Gerüchte in Umlauf bringen.

A verb used to indicate the act of spreading or circulating unverified information or gossip.

1. Spread unverified informationB2informal

   To spread or circulate information that is not confirmed or may not be true.

   Gerüchte verbreiten

   • It is rumored that the company is planning layoffs.
   • They rumored that the celebrity was secretly married.
   • People rumored about the scandal for weeks.

   Synonymebandybruitcirculategossipnoisespreadwhisper