Ru·mor, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Rumored p. pr. & vb. n. Rumoring.] To report by rumor; to tell.
  'T was rumored
  My father 'scaped from out the citadel.   --Dryden.
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  rumored
       adj : reported or spread by word of mouth; "their rumored breakup"