He was not above planting rumors in the press, bribing politicians and judges, or trading on inside information.

Since the Gyrgon were fond of planting rumors and myths concerning themselves, on this matter no one could properly separate truth from fiction.

I simultaneously planted rumors that I was in no way involved.

To stir up trouble or drama, usually by "planting" malicious gossips and rumors.

The Lyndon LaRouche crazies were planting rumors that he had had psychiatric treatment for depression.

Carefully planted rumors had brought them, rumors of the complete reliability of the warehouse's owner-who was actually in the Baran's pay.

Suppose he planted perfectly true rumors about himself?

You guys are supposed to be planting rumors.

Lambert had planted rumors that their destination was New Orleans or a big raid on the river patrol base at Vicksburg.

No doubt they've already planted rumors to stir up the people against the king, suggesting that everything that's happened has been his fault or his plan.