rumors

noun
  1. Unverified information or stories that are spread among people, often by word of mouth, and are not necessarily based on fact. noun
    The rumors about the company's bankruptcy spread quickly through the office.
    She heard rumors that the new teacher was very strict.
  2. To circulate or spread unverified information or stories. verb
    It was rumored that the celebrity couple was getting a divorce.
    The news was rumored to be false, but it caused a lot of panic.