Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scandalmonger

noun

/ˈskændəlˌmʌŋɡər/

Definition

A person who spreads rumors or gossip about others, often with the intent to provoke scandal or trouble.

Examples

The tabloids are often criticized for being scandalmongers that thrive on sensationalism.
At the dinner party, she was dubbed the scandalmonger because she couldn’t resist sharing juicy secrets about her coworkers.
His career as a political consultant turned him into a scandalmonger with all the gossip he circulated.

Meaning

The term refers to someone who relishes in the sharing and promotion of damaging or controversial information regarding people, particularly in social or political contexts.