GOSSIP Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

gossip 1 of 2

noun

ˈgä-səp

as in gossiper

a person who habitually reveals personal or sensational facts about others because her friend was such a compulsive gossip, she couldn't help but wonder if her private life wasn't also being made the talk of the town

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Relevance

as in chatter

friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this lingered at the water fountain for a little gossip

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as in rumor

information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy idle gossip can really damage a person's reputation even if it is later proven to be false

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gossip

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verb

as in to talk

to relate sometimes questionable or secret information of a personal nature a neighbor who loves to gossip with others about that couple's loud arguments

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Noun

Leaving at a critical time opens the possibility of gossip or colleagues feeling betrayed. —

Sho Dewan, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 Going to the office may be good for more than just free coffee and coworker gossip. —

Sydney Lake, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2024

Verb

Tilda Swinton was the guest of honor at Chanel dinner’s last night in Venice, held at Harry’s Bar, whose legendary banquettes have seen countless movie stars and jet setters gossiping and let loose over Bellinis and succulent meringata cakes. —

Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2024 Social media has fueled our ability to gossip and our sense of entitlement to comment on the lives of others. —

Tanyel Mustafa, refinery29.com, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gossip

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