newsmonger

noun
UK: /ˈnjuːzˌmʌŋ.ɡər/
US: /ˈnuːzˌmʌŋ.ɡɚ/

  1. A person who spreads news, often gossip or rumors, especially if the news is sensational or of questionable accuracy.

    1. The newsmonger shared every detail about the celebrity's private life.
    2. Avoid being a newsmonger by verifying information before you share it with others.

Synonyms

gossip scandalmonger rumormonger
newsmonger verb

  1. To spread rumors or gossip, often with the intent to sensationalize or exaggerate the news.

    1. He enjoys to newsmonger about his coworkers.
    2. She refused to newsmonger sensitive information to avoid creating unnecessary drama.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "newsmonger" is /ˈnjuːzˌmʌŋ.ɡər/ in British English and /ˈnuːzˌmʌŋ.ɡɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "newsmonger": gossip, scandalmonger, rumormonger.

Example usage of "newsmonger": "The newsmonger shared every detail about the celebrity's private life.". More examples on the page.