Synonyms for

Smuggled

Verb / ˈsmʌgʌld / Another word for smuggled — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To move goods illegally into or out of a country.

Synonyms & similar words

blackmarket contraband smuggle bootleg black bootleg traffic import export illicit steal conceal sneak transport carry run fence pirate transfer haul ship

Synonyms by register

Formal

contraband illicitly transported bootlegged

Informal

sneaked snuck hopped brought in under the table

Literary

covertly conveyed furtively imported

Antonyms

legal authorized declared licensed official permitted aboveboard

Common collocations

  • smuggled goods
  • smuggled weapons
  • smuggled into the country
  • smuggled out of prison
  • smuggled diamonds
  • smuggled alcohol
  • smuggled refugees

Word family

noun smuggling
verb smuggle
adjective smuggled

Usage note

Smuggled implies the illegal or secret transport of goods or people across borders or into restricted areas. It carries a negative connotation of breaking laws or rules.

Example sentences

  1. The man was caught smuggling cigarettes.
  2. The smugglers were arrested at the border.
  3. She was accused of smuggling drugs in her luggage.
  4. The police found a stash of smuggled guns.
  5. The boat was used to smuggle illegal immigrants.

Quotes

  • The best way to smuggle contraband is to do it in plain sight.
  • Smuggling is a crime that knows no borders.
  • Smuggling is a risky business, but the rewards can be great.

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