Silsilah as-Sahihah 2359 — Meaning of tale-bearing

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Do you know what tale-bearing is?" The companions replied: Allah and His Messenger know best. He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "It is conveying the words of some people to others in order to cause discord among them."