Definition

The act of spreading gossip or rumors about others.

Example

Her talebearing caused a lot of misunderstandings among the friends.

Conversation

Did you hear all the talebearing going on at the party last night?

Yeah, it was hard to keep track of who was saying what.

I just wish people would stop with the talebearing and focus on having fun.

Agreed! It ruins the atmosphere when everyone is gossiping.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Talebearing → It is formed from "tale" (from Old English *talu*, meaning a narrative or story) and "bearing" (from Old English *beran*, meaning to carry or bring). The word "talebearing" refers to the act of carrying or spreading stories, often gossip or rumors about others.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tale' as a story that someone is 'carrying' or sharing — that's why talebearing means spreading stories or gossip.

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