Words Related To Gossip

noun the action or practice of speaking maliciously about someone when they are not present

verb to speak maliciously about someone when they are not present

• Backbiting is a form of malicious gossip that can harm someone's reputation.
• I heard there was a lot of backbiting going on in the office.
• Stop all the backbiting and just speak directly to each other.
• The backbiting between the two rival companies was getting out of control.

noun a person who spreads gossip or rumors about others

• The talebearer was spreading malicious rumors about his colleague in the office.
• Don't trust that talebearer, they always gossip about everyone.
• That talebearer is such a drama llama, always stirring up trouble.
• The talebearer's words were like a wildfire, spreading quickly and causing chaos.

noun the action of spreading gossip or rumors

adjective involving or engaged in spreading gossip or rumors

• Talebearing is considered a serious offense in the workplace and can result in disciplinary action.
• I heard some talebearing going on in the break room about who got the promotion.
• Don't be a talebearer and spread rumors about others.
• The talebearing of gossip can spread like wildfire and cause harm to relationships.