Word Type

Noun

Adjective

The word "hearsay" can be used as noun and adjective.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

double hearsay hearsay evidence

Derived From

hear

Context

law

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

comment gossip scuttlebutt

Related Terms

as they say hear hear tell so they say you know what they say

Related Terms

another as they say cross examination evidence exception hear heard inadmissible information knowledge oath person personal report so they say you know what they say

Similar Terms

indirect indirect

Synonym Network

common talk gossip report rumor

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