mongering

American  

[mong-ger-ing, muhng-] / ˈmɒŋ gər ɪŋ, ˈmʌŋ- /

noun

1. the act or practice of promoting, spreading, or trading in a specified thing (usually used in combination).

   Government officials were creating an atmosphere of insecurity with rumors and fear-mongering.

   Almost 80% of the women here are involved in fishing, particularly in processing and fish-mongering.

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adjective

1. promoting, spreading, or trading in a specified thing (usually used in combination).

   During World War II the Irish Times was prevented by Irish censors from publishing warmongering propaganda on behalf of the British.

Etymology

Origin of mongering

First recorded in 1580–90 mongering for def. 2 and in 1805–10 mongering for def. 1; monger ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. ) for the noun; monger ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. ) for the adjective

Example Sentences

Mongering of this kind has been primarily about marginalized others but it has also included societal elites and political parties.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2024