mongering

English

Etymology 1

Verb

mongering

  1. present participle and gerund of monger

Etymology 2

From monger +‎ -ing.

Noun

mongering (plural mongerings)

  1. Trading or peddling (typically, of a specified commodity).
    fishmongering
  2. (figurative) The spreading or promotion of a specified thing.
    fearmongering, warmongering
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