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- [muhng-ger, mong-]
- /ˈmʌŋ gər, ˈmɒŋ-/
- /ˈməŋ.ɡər.ɪŋ/
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- [muhng-ger, mong-]
- /ˈmʌŋ gər, ˈmɒŋ-/
Definitions of mongering word
- noun mongering a person who is involved with something in a petty or contemptible way (usually used in combination): a gossipmonger. 1
- noun mongering Chiefly British. a dealer in or trader of a commodity (usually used in combination): fishmonger; cheesemonger. 1
- verb with object mongering to sell; hawk. 1
- noun mongering Present participle of monger. 1
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Origin of mongering
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English (noun); Old English mangere, equivalent to mang(ian) “to trade, act as a monger” (≪ Latin mangō “salesman”) + -ere -er1; cognate with Old Norse, Old High German mangari
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Parts of speech for Mongering
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mongering popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
mongering usage trend in Literature
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verb mongering
- hawk — a medium-range, mobile U.S. surface-to-air missile system.
- solicit — to seek for (something) by entreaty, earnest or respectful request, formal application, etc.: He solicited aid from the minister.
- canvas — Canvas is a strong, heavy cloth that is used for making things such as tents, sails, and bags.
- shove — to move along by force from behind; push.
- monger — a person who is involved with something in a petty or contemptible way (usually used in combination): a gossipmonger.
Antonyms for mongering
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