Meaning of the word "ill news spreads apace" in English

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ill news spreads apace

US /ɪl nuːz spredz əˈpeɪs/
UK /ɪl njuːz spredz əˈpeɪs/
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Idiom

bad news travels quickly

Example:
I only heard about the accident ten minutes ago, but everyone already knows; ill news spreads apace.
The rumors of the company's bankruptcy reached the press instantly, proving that ill news spreads apace.