Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

contrabandear

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