TATTLE Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

tattle 1 of 2

noun

as in rumor

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

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verb

ˈta-tᵊl

as in to gossip

to relate sometimes questionable or secret information of a personal nature those neighborhood busybodies, constantly tattling and whispering over their backyard fences

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Recent Examples of tattle

Noun

Fortunately for him, none of the women rush to tattle on anyone else. —

Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2023 But the real interest of this book lies not in its colorful tittle-tattle but in its richness as psychodrama. —

Brooke Allen, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022

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Dee was Raj’s younger sister with a sharp tongue and even sharper attitude, quick to tattle on her brother and his friends for their adolescent shenanigans. —

Andrew McGowan, Variety, 12 Aug. 2025 Jeri Weil as Judy Hensler Jeri Weil played Judy Hensler, who is credited with being one of Beaver's nemeses for frequently tattling and teasing him. —

Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 7 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for tattle

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tattle

Noun

Speculation and rumors ran rampant and the dissemination of official information was slow.

— Dan Heching, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Trezak also asked that parents remind their students to avoid spreading rumors or unverified information, particularly on social media.

— Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026