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hearsay Synonyms

Another word for hearsay

Choosing another word for hearsay depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; a rumor.

Usage Example

"We cannot make a major business decision based on mere rumor and office gossip."

Strongest
rumor
gossip
Strong
scuttlebutt
grapevine
word of mouth
idle talk
Weak
tittle-tattle

• adjective (Context 2)

Based on or consisting of reports from other people rather than a witness's personal knowledge.

Usage Example

"The defense attorney objected immediately to the introduction of secondhand testimony."

Strongest
secondhand
Strong
unverified
unconfirmed
anecdotal
rumored

Opposites of hearsay

The opposite of hearsay shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

fact
firsthand
proof
evidence
direct
truth
eyewitness
verified
See all opposites of hearsay

• Nearby Words

hearable
hearer
hearing
hearsay
hearse
heart
heartache

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hearsay. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hearsay
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