rumor-monger
Dealer in hearsay
A rumor-monger is someone who habitually spreads unverified or malicious gossip.
The word carries strong disapproval—rumor-mongers traffic in hearsay and innuendo, often causing harm: The tabloid editor was dismissed as a rumor-monger.
Also spelled rumormonger.
One who reveals secrets
- talebearerOne who spreads rumors
- gossiperOne who spreads rumors
- newsmongerSpreader of idle talk
- yentaNosy, meddling woman
busybody · tattler · whisperer · chatterbox · snoop · scandalmonger · muckraker · telltale
Unproven theorizing or risky investment
- innuendoOblique disparaging remark
- whisperSpeech without full voice
- scuttlebuttInformal rumor or speculation
- allegationAssertion lacking proof
conjecture · unsubstantiated · unverified · unconfirmed · secondhand · grapevine · buzzing · murmur
One planning in secret
- intriguerOne who schemes secretly
- manipulatorOne who controls cunningly
- plotterMachinator or diagram machine
- machinatorOne who schemes deviously
provocateur · instigator · agitator · troublemaker · fomenter · inciter · firebrand · stirrer
Creator of lies
- liarOne who speaks falsely
- deceiverOne who tricks others
- hoaxerOne who deceives playfully
- mythmakerInventor of legends
prevaricator · falsifier · propagandist · misinformer · canard · fake news · distorter · embellisher
Device moving fluid continuously
- disseminatorOne who spreads information
- broadcasterOne who transmits programs
- leakerOne who discloses secrets
- peddlerRoving small-goods merchant
propagator · carrier · transmitter · amplifier · repeater · relayer · distributor · diffuser
blabbermouth
One who reveals secrets
- talebearerOne who spreads rumors
- gossiperOne who spreads rumors
- newsmongerSpreader of idle talk
yenta · busybody · tattler · whisperer · chatterbox · snoop · scandalmonger · muckraker · telltale · informer
speculation
Unproven theorizing or risky investment
- innuendoOblique disparaging remark
- whisperSpeech without full voice
- scuttlebuttInformal rumor or speculation
allegation · conjecture · unsubstantiated · unverified · unconfirmed · secondhand · grapevine · buzzing · murmur · tittle-tattle
conspirator
One planning in secret
- intriguerOne who schemes secretly
- manipulatorOne who controls cunningly
- plotterMachinator or diagram machine
machinator · provocateur · instigator · agitator · troublemaker · fomenter · inciter · firebrand · stirrer · rabble-rouser
fabricator
Creator of lies
mythmaker · prevaricator · falsifier · propagandist · misinformer · canard · fake news · distorter · embellisher · exaggerator
circulator
Device moving fluid continuously
- disseminatorOne who spreads information
- broadcasterOne who transmits programs
- leakerOne who discloses secrets
peddler · propagator · carrier · transmitter · amplifier · repeater · relayer · distributor · diffuser · word-of-mouth
rumor-mongerfact-checker
One who confirms accuracy
truth-teller · verifier · investigative journalist · debunker · truth-seeker
rumor-mongerconfidant
Trusted keeper of secrets
vault · diplomat · private person · man of few words · introvert
rumor-mongerpeacemaker
Conflict resolution agent
mediator · community builder · unifier · bridge-builder · healer