Rumor
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth. Information or misinformation of the kind contained in such claims.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To tell a rumor about; to gossip.
Example sentence: We'd always said boxers shouldn't lift weights. Now I realize some champion boxer started that rumor. I noticed if I did weights a couple of times a week, I would be able to hit that jab a lot longer. After sparring, everybody's gone, and I sneak into the weight room. Spend 40 minutes in there lifting weights.
Bruit
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to spread, promulgate or disseminate a rumour, news etc.