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scandalmongering

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scan·dal·mon·ger  (skndl-mnggr, -mng-)
n.
One who spreads malicious gossip.
scandal·monger·ing n.
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Noun1.scandalmongering - spreading malicious gossip
gossiping, gossipmongering - a conversation that spreads personal information about other people
Adj.1.scandalmongering - typical of tabloids; "sensational journalistic reportage of the scandal"; "yellow press"
sensationalistic, yellow
sensational - causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
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