rumor

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Definitions

n.

A piece of unverified information spread by word of mouth.

谣言,传闻

v.

To spread unverified information about someone or something.

谣传,散布传言

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
rumorother
=rumor

Common Collocations

  • 1.spread a rumor散布谣言
  • 2.rumor has it据说,传言称
  • 3.unfounded rumor毫无根据的谣言
  • 4.dismiss a rumor辟谣,否认传言

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    A rumor spread quickly through the office that the company was being sold.

  • 2.

    You shouldn't believe every rumor you hear without checking the facts.

  • 3.

    The rumor turned out to be completely false and caused unnecessary panic.

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