rumor

A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth.

There's a rumor going round that he's going to get married.

vile rumor

Information or misinformation of the kind contained in such claims.

They say he used to be a thief, but that's just rumor.

Report, news, information in general.

It stands a city aloof. There hath been no rumour of it—I alone have dreamed of it, and I may not be sure that my dreams are true.

Fame, reputation.

Clamor, din, outcry.

To tell a rumor about; to gossip.

John is rumored to be next in line for a promotion.