rumours

[US]/ˈruːmə(r)z/
[UK]/ˈrumərz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.pieces of information, often unverified, that are spread among people

Phrases & Collocations

spread rumours

hear rumours

rumours persist

dismiss rumours

rumours circulate

confirm rumours

rumours fly

rumours arise

rumours abound

rumours spread

Example Sentences

there are many rumours circulating about the new policy.

she dismissed the rumours as unfounded.

rumours can spread quickly in a small town.

he is the subject of several rumours regarding his departure.

they tried to quell the rumours about the merger.

it’s important to verify rumours before believing them.

rumours often create unnecessary panic.

he was caught in a web of rumours and speculation.

they are trying to stop the rumours from spreading.

many rumours were flying around after the incident.

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