1. to sell goods by going from place to place
2. to promote or spread an idea, story, or theory persistently
Usage: often implies something questionable or unwanted

Examples

• The vendor peddles fresh fruit from his cart downtown.
• She peddles handmade jewelry at the weekend market.
• The salesman peddles insurance door-to-door.
• He peddles conspiracy theories on his blog.
• The politician peddles false promises to voters.
• Street vendors peddle souvenirs to tourists.
• The company peddles overpriced supplements online.