What is a rumor? According to the Encarta Dictionary, a rumor is an:

1. unverified report, a generally circulated story, report, or statement without facts to confirm its truth
2. idle speculation, general talk or opinions of uncertain reliability

Rumor is a transitive verb (past and past participle ru·mored, present participle ru·mor·ing, 3rd person present singular ru·mors) [14th century. Via French < Latin, "noise, rumor"]

Synonyms include: story, claim, report, unconfirmed report, belief, allegation, opinion, speculation, gossip, tittle-tattle, chitchat, buzz

Antonym: fact

Rumor Mill: process of spreading rumors; the process by which rumors are started and spread. The LA animal welfare community is awash in rumors, generally circulated reports without facts to confirm the truth. This page is dedicated to providing the facts to rumors involving LA Animal Services.

"A Lie Is halfway Around The World Before The Truth Has A Chance To Get Its Boots On" - Winston Churchill

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