<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a story or statement in general circulation without confirmation or certainty as to facts: a rumor of war.</li><li>Synonyms: report, gossip; hearsay.</li><li>Archaic: a continuous, confused noise; clamor; din.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to circulate, report, or assert by a rumor: It is rumored that the king is dead.</li></ul>