Rumour (7)
'rumour' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for whisper that I've seen before include "Speak or utter very softly" , "Speak very quietly" , "Spread rumours" , "Soft voice" , "Rumour" .)
'rumour' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for hearsay that I've seen before include "Based on report given by others" , "Gossip or idle talk - it's not evidence" , "Gossip passed around by word of mouth" , "Testimony not based on direct knowledge" , "Kind of rumour, makes bad evidence" .)
(Other definitions for scandal that I've seen before include "Malicious gossip" , "Dishonour" , "Public outrage; gossip" , "Outrageous event" , "Event causing public outrage" .)
'rumour' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for report that I've seen before include "Account; loud noise" , "Porter (anag.)" , "Teacher's assessment" , "News item - sound of gun" , "Sudden noise; account of progress" .)