Synonyms

peddling

American

[ped-ling] / ˈpɛd lɪŋ /

adjective

trifling; paltry; piddling.

Other Word Forms

peddlingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of peddling

First recorded in 1590–1600; peddle + -ing ²

Example Sentences

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Charges include corruption, influence peddling, membership of a criminal organisation and money laundering.

From Barron's

The pair are accused of "peddling the myth" Miss Wandelt is Madeleine while stalking Mr and Mrs McCann by sending emails, making phone calls, leaving voicemails and turning up at their address.

From BBC

All claims have been denied by China, with foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stating: "We firmly oppose peddling China spy narratives and vilifying China."

From BBC

This week, he repeatedly accused Farage of peddling lies to sow dissent among voters.

From The Wall Street Journal

His former protege, Candace Owens, is peddling a conspiracy theory that he was killed for growing critical of Israel.

From Salon

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