rumor mongers
They circulate hearsay
Rumor mongers are people who spread unverified stories or gossip, often maliciously or for personal gain.
The term carries disapproval—rumor mongers traffic in speculation and hearsay rather than facts: The rumor mongers had her married off before she'd even been on a second date.
Also spelled *rumormongers* or *rumourmongers* (British).
- slandererOne who defames
- whispererOne who speaks softly
- whisper campaignOrganized spreading of damaging rumors
- tattlerOne who reveals secrets
- talebearerOne who spreads rumors
speculations · gossip · malicious gossip · scandalmongers · innuendoes · newsmonger · idle chatter · busybodies · spreader · spreading lies · meddlers · stirring the pot · secrets · behind closed doors · dirty laundry · disinformation · character assassination · fake news
rumor mongersfact-checkers
Those who confirm accuracy
journalists · investigative reporters · truth-tellers · documentarians · historians