scandalmongering

Definitions of scandalmongering
  1. noun
    spreading malicious gossip
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    type of:
    gossiping, gossipmongering
    a conversation that spreads personal information about other people
  2. adjective
    typical of tabloids
    synonyms: sensationalistic, yellow
    sensational
    causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
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