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rumormonger
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ru·mor·mon·ger  (rmr-mnggr, -mng-)
n.
One who spreads rumors.
intr.v. ru·mor·mon·gered, ru·mor·mon·ger·ing, ru·mor·mon·gers
To engage in the spreading of rumors.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.rumormonger - a person given to gossiping and divulging personal information about others
gossiper, gossipmonger, newsmonger, rumourmonger, gossip
communicator - a person who communicates with others
cat - a spiteful woman gossip; "what a cat she is!"
scandalmonger - a person who spreads malicious gossip
blabbermouth, talebearer, taleteller, tattler, tattletale, telltale - someone who gossips indiscreetly
yenta - (Yiddish) a woman who talks too much; a gossip unable to keep a secret; a woman who spreads rumors and scandal
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