Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A piece of information or a story that may not be true, spread from person to person.
Rumour
/ˈruːmə/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
But I do not believe these rumours at all.
There are rumours about his losses.
Ten thousand pounds was the rumour in Highbury.
Etymology:
Originating from Old French "rumur, rumeur" and Latin "rumor," meaning noise or report, the word has evolved to mean unverified information spread between people.
Usage Statistics:
102 mentions per 1 million words 
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