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scandalmonger
(scan¦dal|mon¦ger)
Pronunciation:
/ˈskand(ə)lmʌŋgə/
noun
a person who stirs up public outrage towards someone or their actions by spreading rumours or malicious gossip.
Derivatives
scandalmongering
noun
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