Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
contrabandear
Verb
/ˈkɒntrəˌbændɪər/
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Definition
To smuggle or engage in the illegal trade of goods.
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Examples
- He was caught trying to contrabandear expensive watches across the border.
- The group was accused of contrabandear drugs from one country to another.
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Meaning
The act of bringing goods into a country illegally, usually to evade taxes or restrictions.
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Synonyms
- Smuggle
- Bootleg
- Traffick