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peddler vs crier

crier vs peddler

peddler and crier both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
peddler Yes No No No
crier Yes No No No
As nouns, crier is a hyponym of peddler; that is, crier is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than peddler:
  • peddler: someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)
  • crier: a peddler who shouts to advertise the goods he sells
Other hyponyms of peddler include chapman, cheapjack, muffin man, sandboy, transmigrante.
peddler (noun) crier (noun)
someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals) (formerly) an official who made public announcements
an unlicensed dealer in illegal drugs a person who weeps
a peddler who shouts to advertise the goods he sells
Difference between peddler and crier

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