Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > R Synonyms of rumor Find synonyms for: Noun 1. rumor, rumour, hearsay, gossip, comment, scuttlebutt usage: gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth Verb 1. rumor, rumour, bruit, dish the dirt, gossip usage: tell or spread rumors; "It was rumored that the next president would be a woman" WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of rumor (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: acme Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language