English-Swedish translations for rumor

• rykte ett
  Sverige och svenskarna har gott rykte i många länder.
  Han har rykte om sig att vara opålitlig.
  Det går rykten om att fabriken ska läggas ner.

Definition of rumor

• A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth
• Information or misinformation of the kind contained in such claims
• To tell a rumor about; to gossip

Examples

• Theres a rumor going round that hes going to get married.
• They say he used to be a thief, but thats just rumor.
• John is rumored to be next in line for a promotion.

Related words

• rumors
• rumormonger
• rumorology
• rumor mill