false rumour

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A rumour that is not true.

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Examples (10)

  • The politician dismissed the allegations as a false rumour.
  • Many people believed the false rumour about the company's bankruptcy.
  • It's important to verify information and not spread false rumours.
  • The celebrity's spokesperson issued a statement to debunk the false rumour.
  • Be careful what you read online; a lot of it can be false rumour.
  • The police are investigating the origin of the false rumour that caused public panic.
  • She was upset when her friends repeated a false rumour about her.
  • Don't give credence to every false rumour you hear.
  • The journalist refused to publish the story based on a false rumour.
  • He tried to convince everyone that the false rumour was actually true.