1. sold goods by traveling from place to place
Usage: past tense of peddle
2. promoted or spread ideas, stories, or information persistently
Usage: often implies questionable or unwanted content

Examples

• The merchant peddled his wares from village to village.
• She peddled handmade jewelry at the local market.
• He peddled conspiracy theories on social media.
• The salesman peddled insurance policies door to door.
• They peddled false rumors about their competitor.
• Street vendors peddled snacks outside the stadium.
• The politician peddled promises he couldn’t keep.