Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rumormonger

noun

ˈruːmərˌmʌŋɡər

Definition

A person who spreads rumors or gossip, often without verifying the truth.

Examples

The class president was accused of being a rumormonger after the scandal spread throughout the school.
As a professional journalist, she avoided the trap of becoming a rumormonger, focusing instead on facts.
He was known as a rumormonger in the neighborhood, often stirring up drama among friends.

Meaning

The term refers to someone who actively engages in the dissemination of unverified information or speculation, particularly about people’s lives or events.