Talk
Talk noun - Information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy.
Usage example: her wild behavior is exciting some lurid talk
Tale
Tale noun - A rumor or report of a personal or sensational nature.
Usage example: don't believe the tales you hear about our neighbor's kid
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