1. a person who spreads or enjoys hearing gossip about scandals

Examples

• The local scandalmonger knew everyone’s business in the small town.
• She refused to listen to the office scandalmonger’s latest rumors.
• The newspaper was criticized for being run by scandalmongers rather than real journalists.
• He had a reputation as a scandalmonger who couldn’t keep secrets.
• The scandalmonger delighted in spreading stories about the mayor’s personal life.
• Don’t trust him with sensitive information; he’s a notorious scandalmonger.