1. a person who sells or deals in a particular commodity
Usage: often used in combination with other words
2. a person who promotes or spreads something undesirable
Usage: usually in combination, often negative

1. to sell or deal in goods
Usage: archaic or formal

Examples

• The fishmonger sold fresh salmon at the market.
• He was known as a fearmonger who spread anxiety about the economy.
• The warmonger advocated for military action.
• She accused him of being a rumor monger.
• The ironmonger’s shop had tools and hardware.
• Stop mongering gossip about your classmates.