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
Spill
Spill verb - To make known (as information previously kept secret).
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