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tattle

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of tattle

information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy

  • she claims to have picked up some juicy tattle about the celebrity couple
Synonyms of tattle

buzz, dish, gossip, hearsay, noise, report, rumor, scuttlebutt, talk, word
Words Related to tattle

tale, whisper, whispering

hint, intimation, rumbling

disinformation, propaganda

urban legend (also urban myth)

dirt, scandal

tattle

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of tattle

to relate sometimes questionable or secret information of a personal nature

  • those neighborhood busybodies, constantly tattling and whispering over their backyard fences
Synonyms of tattle

blab, dish, gossip, talk, wag
Words Related to tattle

bandy (about), circulate, noise (about or abroad), rumor

blabber, disclose, divulge, reveal, tell

hint, imply, insinuate, intimate, let on, suggest

inform, report, snitch, squeal, tip (off)

babble, spill

confide
Phrases Synonymous with tattle

spill the beans
Near Antonyms of tattle

clam up, shut up

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