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to smuggle

verbgeneral useuncommon/kõtɾɐbɐ̃ˈdjaɾ/con·tra·ban·de·ar

Definition

1

To practice smuggling; to bring in or take out goods illegally, without paying customs duties.

Usage examples

“The gang was caught smuggling cigarettes across the border.”
“They tried to smuggle artworks out of the country.”

Common combinations

to smuggle goodsto smuggle weaponsto smuggle drugs