monger

8 synonyms for monger, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Verb — To deal in or promote something, often used disapprovingly for spreading something harmful.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

pitch

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

dealer hawk trader

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

peddle vend huckster bargainer

Synonyms by Meaning

1. verb

To deal in or promote something, often used disapprovingly for spreading something harmful.

“The tabloid was accused of mongering fear about the outbreak.”

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2. noun

A trader or dealer in a specified good, as in "fishmonger" or "ironmonger."

“The fish monger laid out the morning's catch on ice.”

bargainer dealer trader

How to use monger

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

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Etymology

From Old English mangere, "dealer, trader," ultimately traced back to Latin mangō, "a dealer" — most familiar today in combined forms like "fishmonger" and "warmonger."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “monger” mean?

The word “monger” means to deal in or promote something, often used disapprovingly for spreading something harmful. In plain terms, as a noun, a seller of a particular kind of goods; as a verb, to actively spread or promote something, usually with a negative connotation.

How do you pronounce “monger”?

“Monger” is pronounced MUHNG-guh (/ˈmʌŋɡəɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “monger” in a sentence?

Here is “monger” used in a sentence: “The tabloid was accused of mongering fear about the outbreak.”

What part of speech is “monger”?

Depending on how it is used, “monger” can be a verb and a noun.

Where does the word “monger” come from?

The word “monger” comes from Latin. From Old English mangere, "dealer, trader," ultimately traced back to Latin mangō, "a dealer" — most familiar today in combined forms like "fishmonger" and "warmonger.".

How many meanings does “monger” have?

“Monger” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to deal in or promote something, often used disapprovingly for spreading something harmful.

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