afvaah(m): rumor

Description of afvaah: The Urdu word afvaah means rumors or hearsay—unverified stories spread through word of mouth or social media. Unlike gossip, which often carries personal judgment, afvaah refers to narratives that circulate widely without confirmed truth. Differs from misinformation in that afvaah emphasizes the social transmission rather than deliberate falsehood. In literary and poetic contexts, afvaah captures the destructive power of collective belief, where communities become entranced by narratives that reshape reality