Bruit (verb)

1. To spread a rumor or report, often in a sensational or exaggerated manner.
2. To announce or proclaim something publicly.

Origin:

From french bruit ('rumor, noise'), from old french bruitier ('to make noise'), from vulgar latin *brugitare, from latin rugire ('to roar').

Examples:

1. The tabloid magazine was quick to bruit the scandalous news about the celebrity couple.
2. The politician bruit-ed about her plans for reform during the campaign.
3. The company's CEO bruit-ed the news of a major acquisition to the shareholders in a press conference.