1. to spread news or rumors widely
Usage: formal

1. a report or rumor
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The scandal was bruited about the small town within hours.
• News of the merger was bruited throughout the industry.
• She refused to bruit the family’s private affairs.
• The bruit of his resignation spread quickly.
• Don’t bruit it around until we’re certain of the facts.
• The company tried to prevent employees from bruiting the layoffs.