Spurious rumor Synonyms

Definitions for Spurious


  • (adjective) being such in appearance only and made or manufactured with the intention of committing fraud
  • (adjective) lacking in natural or spontaneous quality
  • (adjective) born to a father and mother who are not married

Definitions for Rumor


  • (noun) information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
  • (verb) to make (as a piece of information) the subject of common talk without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
  • (noun) gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth