Newsmonger

Pronunciation: /ˈn(j)uzˌmʌŋɡər/

Definitions of newsmonger

noun a person who spreads gossip or rumors, especially in a sensational or malicious way

Example Sentences

A1 The newsmonger spread gossip around the village.

A2 The newsmonger was known for exaggerating stories to make them more interesting.

B1 The newsmonger's reports were often unreliable and sensationalized.

B2 The newsmonger's tabloid articles were filled with scandalous rumors and half-truths.

C1 The newsmonger's reputation for spreading fake news eventually caught up with them.

C2 The newsmonger's unethical practices led to a lawsuit for defamation.

Examples of newsmonger in a Sentence

formal The newsmonger spread false information about the company's financial status.

informal Don't listen to that newsmonger, they always exaggerate everything.

slang I heard from a newsmonger that there's a big sale happening this weekend.

figurative She's like a newsmonger, always gossiping and spreading rumors.

Grammatical Forms of newsmonger

• past tense: newsmongered
• plural: newsmongers
• comparative: more newsmonger
• superlative: most newsmonger
• present tense: newsmongers
• future tense: will newsmonger
• perfect tense: have newsmongered
• continuous tense: is newsmongering
• singular: newsmonger
• positive degree: newsmonger
• infinitive: to newsmonger
• gerund: newsmongering
• participle: newsmongering

Origin and Evolution of newsmonger

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'newsmonger' originated from the Middle English term 'newesmongere', which was derived from the Old English word 'niewes' meaning 'news' and 'mongere' meaning 'merchant'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'newsmonger' has evolved to refer to someone who spreads or deals in gossip or sensational news, often with a negative connotation implying someone who spreads rumors or unverified information.