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talebearing|ˈteɪlˌbɛərɪŋ|
The carrying of injurious or malicious reports. Also attrib.
1571Golding Calvin on Ps. lii. 2 He by his wicked tale⁓bearing kindled y⊇ Tyrants rage. 1680Allen Peace & Unity 27 To forbear all hard speeches..especially tale⁓bearing, back-biting, and whispering. 1857Hughes Tom Brown i. iii, He was the great opponent of the tale-bearing habits of the school. |