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gossip

gossiper, talk nonsense

Definition:

The term "gossip" refers to talking to people about someone else's personal affairs, usually in a negative and unproductive way. Often what is talked about has not been confirmed as true.

  • The Bible says that spreading negative information about people is wrong. Gossip and slander are examples of this kind of negative speech.
  • Gossip is harmful to the person being spoken about because it often hurts someone's relationships with other people.

(See also: slander)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H5372, G2636

Forms Found in the English ULB:

gossip, gossiper, gossips, talk nonsense