Propagate
Propagate verb - To bring forth offspring.
Rumor and propagate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rumor" instead a verb "Propagate".
Nearby Words: propagation, propagating
Rumor
Rumor verb - To make (as a piece of information) the subject of common talk without any authority or confirmation of accuracy.
Usage example: for years people have been rumoring the CEO's imminent retirement
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Synonyms for Rumor
Propagate and rumor are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Propagate" instead a verb "Rumor".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Except...that this omake doesn't exist, but of course the shippers love to propagate the rumor without ever checking for a source.
Source: Urban Legend of Zelda
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Rumor and Propagate. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/propagate/rumor
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