antirumor

Example:The journalist was criticized for engaging in prorumor tactics by reporting unverified claims without proper fact-checking.

Definition:Supporting or promoting the spread of rumors, often without verifying their accuracy.

Example:The mischievous spreader of rumor hoped that the story about the company’s financial troubles would become widely known.

Definition:An unconfirmed report or story about something that is not based on fact and is usually spread informally from person to person.