verb
monger
MUHNG-guh
Monger (verb) means to deal in or promote something, often used disapprovingly for spreading something harmful. Example: “The tabloid was accused of mongering fear about the outbreak.”
verb
1
To deal in or promote something, often used disapprovingly for spreading something harmful.
"The tabloid was accused of mongering fear about the outbreak."
noun
1
A trader or dealer in a specified good, as in "fishmonger" or "ironmonger."
"The fish monger laid out the morning's catch on ice."
How to use monger
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAs a noun, a seller of a particular kind of goods; as a verb, to actively spread or promote something, usually with a negative connotation.
Common pairings
warmonger
fishmonger
monger fear
monger rumors
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Word forms
- Plural
- mongers
- Third person singular
- mongers
- Past tense
- mongered
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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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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.
