Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bruit
verb
/bruːˈiːt/
Definition
To spread news or rumors about something.
Examples
- They bruited about the chances of a merger weeks before it was officially announced.
- It was bruited around town that a famous celebrity would be visiting.
- The company did not want to bruit their plans for expansion just yet.
Meaning
Bruit usually refers to the act of making something known, especially something that may not be verified, such as news or rumors.
Synonyms
- rumor
- spread
- disseminate
- circulate
- announce
