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Synonyms for rumored

Grammar : Adj
Spell : roo-mer
Phonetic Transcription : ˈru mər

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Définition of rumored

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Old French rumor "commotion, widespread noise or report" (Modern French rumeur), from Latin rumorem (nominative rumor) "noise, clamor, common talk, hearsay, popular opinion," related to ravus "hoarse," from PIE *reu- "to bellow." Related: Rumorous. Rumor mill is from 1887. Dutch rumoer, German Rumor are from French.
  • adj reported
Example sentences :
  • It was rumored that a statue by him had been exhibited in New York.
  • Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various
  • It was rumored, sir, that she admired me for my Manly Shape.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 12, June 18, 1870 » by Various
  • We had heard it rumored that there were some suitors for Mammy's hand.
  • Extract from : « Southern Lights and Shadows » by Various
  • It was rumored that there lay the ultimate proof of Anglo-Saxon ascendancy.
  • Extract from : « Rosinante to the Road Again » by John Dos Passos
  • It was rumored that the rebels were in force at Frederick City.
  • Extract from : « War from the Inside » by Frederick L. (Frederick Lyman) Hitchcock
  • It is rumored here that the Russian ambassador is no stranger to this rupture.'
  • Extract from : « A Day's Ride » by Charles James Lever
  • It was rumored that a marriage had been arranged between these young people.
  • Extract from : « Oswald Langdon » by Carson Jay Lee
  • The Nansalians were fearful of the consequences of the weapon that the Satorians were rumored to have.
  • Extract from : « Islands of Space » by John W Campbell
  • It was rumored the latter was taking to liquor, and she was blamed for it.
  • Extract from : « Pirate Gold » by Frederic Jesup Stimson
  • It was rumored that Savary had been sent to propose to Alexander a meeting with Napoleon.
  • Extract from : « War and Peace » by Leo Tolstoy

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