Monger
(noun)
A dealer or trader in a specific commodity or service, often with a negative connotation.
Origin:
From middle english monger, probably from middle english mangeour ("trader"), from mange ("to trade"), of uncertain origin.
Examples:
- He is a warmonger who profits from the sale of weapons.
- She is a scandalmonger who spreads rumors and gossip.
- The fishmonger sells fresh fish at the market.
- The war-monger is eager to start a new conflict.
- The rumor-monger spread false information about the politician.