Rumormonger

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Pronunciation: /ˈruːmərˌmʌŋɡər/

Definitions of rumormonger

noun a person who spreads rumors or gossip

Example Sentences

A1 I heard from a rumormonger that it's going to rain tomorrow.

A2 The rumormonger spread false information about the new teacher.

B1 The rumormonger was caught spreading gossip about the company's financial situation.

B2 As a journalist, she was accused of being a rumormonger for publishing unverified stories.

C1 The politician was known to be a rumormonger, constantly spreading misinformation to gain support.

C2 The tabloid newspaper was criticized for hiring rumormongers to create sensational headlines.

verb none

Example Sentences

A1 She rumormongers about her classmates.

A2 He was caught rumormongering about his boss.

B1 The journalist was accused of rumormongering without evidence.

B2 The politician was known for rumormongering to manipulate public opinion.

C1 The tabloid newspaper is notorious for rumormongering and spreading false information.

C2 The celebrity's publicist warned against rumormongering and advised the media to verify information before publishing.

adjective none

Example Sentences

A1 She is a rumormonger who spreads gossip about everyone.

A2 The rumormonger coworker is causing unnecessary drama in the office.

B1 The rumormonger journalist was fired for publishing false information.

B2 It's important to avoid rumormonger websites that spread misinformation.

C1 The politician was accused of being a rumormonger by his opponents.

C2 The celebrity's publicist worked hard to combat the rumors spread by rumormonger tabloids.

adverb none

Example Sentences

A1 She spreads rumors about others rumormongerishly.

A2 He gossips rumormongerly without considering the consequences.

B1 The tabloids often report rumormonger-like stories to attract readers.

B2 The politician was accused of behaving rumormongerly to discredit his opponent.

C1 The journalist was known for his rumormonger tactics in uncovering scandals.

C2 The celebrity's publicist worked tirelessly to counter the rumormonger campaign against their client.

pronoun none

Example Sentences

A1 The rumormonger spread lies about her classmates.

A2 The rumormonger was caught spreading false information.

B1 The rumormonger's gossip caused a lot of drama in the office.

B2 The rumormonger's reputation suffered when the truth came out.

C1 The rumormonger's actions led to legal consequences.

C2 The rumormonger's behavior was seen as unethical by many.

preposition none

Example Sentences

A1 I heard from a rumormonger that there will be a surprise party for Sarah.

A2 According to the rumormonger, the new teacher is very strict.

B1 The rumormonger at work is always spreading gossip about people.

B2 The rumormonger's false information caused a lot of trouble in the office.

C1 The journalist was accused of being a rumormonger by his colleagues.

C2 The politician was known for using rumormonger tactics to discredit his opponents.

conjunction none

Example Sentences

A1 I heard from a rumormonger that it might rain tomorrow.

A2 The rumormonger spread false information about the new teacher.

B1 The rumormonger was caught spreading gossip about the company's financial situation.

B2 She was labeled as a rumormonger after constantly spreading unfounded rumors.

C1 The politician was accused of being a rumormonger by his opponents during the election campaign.

C2 The journalist exposed the rumormonger who was fabricating stories to create chaos in the community.

interjection none

Example Sentences

A1 Rumormonger! That's not true!

A2 Hey rumormonger, stop spreading lies!

B1 I can't believe you're listening to that rumormonger.

B2 As a journalist, I try not to engage with rumormongers.

C1 The CEO dismissed the accusations as baseless, calling the accuser a rumormonger.

C2 In the world of politics, rumormongers are often used to spread misinformation for personal gain.

article none

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a rumor from a rumormonger that the school might close early today.

A2 The rumormonger spread false information about the company's financial situation.

B1 The politician accused his opponent of being a rumormonger during the election campaign.

B2 The journalist was known for being a rumormonger, always spreading gossip without verifying the facts.

C1 The CEO fired the employee for acting as a rumormonger and causing unrest among the staff.

C2 The famous actress was targeted by rumormongers who spread malicious lies about her personal life.

Examples of rumormonger in a Sentence

formal The rumormonger spread false information about the company's financial situation.

informal I heard from a rumormonger that they're going to cancel the event.

slang Don't listen to that rumormonger, they just like to gossip.

figurative She was known as the rumormonger of the office, always stirring up trouble.

Grammatical Forms of rumormonger

past tense

rumormongered

plural

rumormongers

comparative

more rumormongering

superlative

most rumormongering

present tense

rumormongers

future tense

will rumormonger

perfect tense

have rumormongered

continuous tense

is rumormongering

singular

rumormonger

positive degree

rumormonger

infinitive

to rumormonger

gerund

rumormongering

participle

rumormongering

Origin and Evolution of rumormonger

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'rumormonger' originated from the combination of 'rumor' and 'monger', with 'monger' meaning a seller or trader.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe someone who spreads rumors or gossip, the term 'rumormonger' has evolved to encompass individuals who intentionally spread false information or create sensational stories for personal gain or to manipulate others.