Talebearer

Pronunciation: /ˈteɪlˌbɛrər/

Definitions of talebearer

noun a person who spreads gossip or rumors about others

Example Sentences

A1 The talebearer spread gossip around the village.

A2 The talebearer was known for stirring up trouble.

B1 The talebearer's rumors caused a lot of drama in the community.

B2 The talebearer's reputation for spreading lies preceded them.

C1 The talebearer's deceitful nature led to their eventual downfall.

C2 The talebearer's penchant for spreading false information caused chaos in the town.

Examples of talebearer in a Sentence

formal The talebearer was spreading malicious rumors about his colleague in the office.

informal Don't trust that talebearer, they always gossip about everyone.

slang That talebearer is such a drama llama, always stirring up trouble.

figurative The talebearer's words were like a wildfire, spreading quickly and causing chaos.

Grammatical Forms of talebearer

• past tense: talebore
• plural: talebearers
• comparative: more talebearing
• superlative: most talebearing
• present tense: talebears
• future tense: will talebear
• perfect tense: have taleborne
• continuous tense: is talebearing
• singular: talebearer
• positive degree: talebearer
• infinitive: talebear
• gerund: talebearing
• participle: talebearing

Origin and Evolution of talebearer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'talebearer' originated from Old English, where 'tale' meant 'story' and 'bearer' meant 'one who carries or conveys'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'talebearer' has evolved to refer to someone who spreads gossip or rumors, often in a malicious or deceitful manner.