mongering

noun — 2 senses

mongering

noun

Etymology From monger + -ing.

1

Usually Trading or peddling (typically, of a specified commodity).

fishmongering

2

Figuratively, Usually The spreading or promotion of a specified thing.

fearmongering, warmongering

Derived terms: disease mongering, peacemongering
Related terms: monger and -ing form of its derived terms

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