rumor

there is a rumor that the company is going bankrupt.

he spread a rumor about her that was completely false.

they dismissed the rumor as just gossip.

rumors can easily damage someone's reputation.

she heard a rumor that there would be layoffs next month.

it's just a rumor, so don't take it seriously.

the rumor mill is working overtime in this small town.

he tried to confirm the rumor before acting on it.

there was a persistent rumor about the new project.

many people believe the rumor to be true.