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rumoured

UK
/ˈruːməd/
US
/ˈruːmərd/

Translations

rumouredadjective
more rumoured
Comp.
most rumoured
Super.
UK
/ˈruːməd/
US
/ˈrumɚd/
présuméSe dit d'une information ou d'un événement rapporté comme vrai sans confirmation.
The rumoured merger between the two companies has caused a stir in the stock market.
La fusion présumée entre les deux entreprises a fait sensation sur le marché boursier.
Additional translations
supposéEmployé pour une information tenue pour vraie, mais non vérifiée.
Synonyms
alleged
supposed
presumed
reported
claimed
rumourverb

rumoured

Past Simple

rumoured
Past Simple
rumoured
Past Participle
rumouring
Gerund
UK
/ˈruːmə/
US
/ˈruːmər/
rumorerVerbe rare, surtout dans un registre soutenu ou journalistique.
The tabloids rumoured an affair between the two actors.
Les tabloïds ont rumoré une liaison entre les deux acteurs.
circulerEmploi impersonnel pour une information non confirmée.
It was rumoured that the singer had already finished the album.
Il circulait que la chanteuse avait déjà terminé l'album.
Synonyms
gossip
circulate
spread
report
propagate
disseminate
whisper
buzz
murmur
mention
Antonyms
dispel
debunk
refute
deny
quash
rumourpast participle

rumoured

Used of something that has been mentioned in rumours but not confirmed.
présuméEmployé pour exprimer une information non confirmée.
The rumoured takeover has investors on edge.
La reprise présumée tient les investisseurs en haleine.
Synonyms
alleged
reported
rumoured
rumored
reputed
supposed
purported
said
so-called
asserted
believed
Antonyms
confirmed
verified
substantiated
proven
authenticated
validated
established

Definitions

rumouredadjective
Widely reported or believed to be true, but not confirmed.
The rumoured merger between the two companies has caused a stir in the stock market.
rumourverb
To spread or report as a rumour, especially something unverified.
The tabloids rumoured an affair between the two actors.
To be reported or claimed without official confirmation.
It was rumoured that the singer had already finished the album.
rumourpast participle
That has been rumoured or spoken of without official confirmation.
The rumoured takeover has investors on edge.
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