Pronunciation: /ˈteɪlˌbɛrɪŋ/
noun the action of spreading gossip or rumors
A1 Talebearing is when someone spreads rumors or gossip.
A2 I heard some talebearing about my coworker from another department.
B1 She was caught talebearing about her classmates to the teacher.
B2 Talebearing can lead to mistrust and conflict within a community.
C1 The politician was accused of talebearing to damage his opponent's reputation.
C2 Her talebearing behavior eventually led to her being ostracized by her friends.
adjective involving or engaged in spreading gossip or rumors
A1 She didn't want to be involved in any talebearing gossip.
A2 He was known for his talebearing behavior, always spreading rumors.
B1 The talebearing employee was causing tension in the office with their constant spreading of information.
B2 The politician's talebearing ways were exposed during the scandal.
C1 The CEO's talebearing actions led to a loss of trust among the board members.
C2 The journalist was accused of talebearing after publishing a controversial article.
formal Talebearing is considered a serious offense in the workplace and can result in disciplinary action.
informal I heard some talebearing going on in the break room about who got the promotion.
slang Don't be a talebearer and spread rumors about others.
figurative The talebearing of gossip can spread like wildfire and cause harm to relationships.
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