"Smuggle" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Smuggle" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

Smuggle
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"Smuggle" Meaning

To secretly take or bring something, especially goods or people, into or out of a place without permission or official control.

"Smuggle" Examples

5 Examples of using the word "smuggle"


1. Contraband

To smuggle goods, such as contraband, into a country is against the law, and those caught doing so will be punished.

2. People

Many people try to smuggle their relatives out of the war-torn country by bribing officials.

3. Pets

To smuggle pets can be expensive, often costing hundreds of dollars.

4. Information

Government secrets are often smuggled out from under the noses of their keepers in classified documents.

5. Heroin

Smuggling heroin across national borders goes on all the time; law enforcement agencies struggle to keep up.

"Smuggle" Similar Words

Smouldry

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Sulky or sultry; sullen; gloomy; having a displeased or sulky air.

Sms

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SMS stands for Short Message Service. It is a text messaging service component of phone, Internet, and mobile communications systems.

Smudge

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To leave a small smudge or smear of something, such as food or makeup, on the surface of something else, typically through careless handling.

Smudged

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To be blurry, unclear, or disfigured, typically because of smudging or smearing. The word "smudged" can also refer to having dirt or stains on one's face, often caused by crying or rubbing away tears, causing black streaks or marks.

Smudges

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Small marks or spots, usually soft and blurred, made on a surface, for example on a mirror or a clean surface, by touching or moving something on it while it is not yet dry.

Smudging

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The verb "smudging" means to remove or remove impurities by applying a substance, often a fragrant powder or waxy resin, to an object, surface, or atmosphere. This is often done for spiritual, ceremonial, or medicinal purposes, to purify and cleanse.<br><br>In a broader sense, smudging can also refer to the act of deliberately creating a cloud of smoke or particles around oneself or an object, often to create a dramatic or atmospheric effect.<br><br>In everyday language, smudging can also mean to move or pass a hand gently across a surface to remove or erase something, often a written or drawn mark.

Smudgy

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Dirty or discolored with a mark, stain, or patch of soiling, typically caused by fingerprints or smudging.

Smug

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Smuggled

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The word "smuggled" is the past tense of the verb "smuggle", which means to secretly and often illegally import, export, or transport goods, people, or information, often avoiding taxes or customs officials, by means of concealment or deception.

Smuggler

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Smugglers

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A person who secretly imports or exports goods, such as drugs, cigarettes, or liquor, often evading taxes or regulations.

Smuggles

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To smuggle means to secretly and often illegally carry or transport goods, people, or animals from one place to another, often evading taxes, customs, or other regulations.

Smuggling

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Smugly

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In a self-satisfied and often insincere way, with a sense of pride or complacency, often in a way that irritates others. Meaning: Having or showing an air of self-satisfaction, often in a way that is annoying to others. Example: He smiled smugly at his success, but his friends found it arrogant.

Smugness

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A sense of self-satisfaction and satisfaction with oneself, often excessive or annoyingly so, usually because of a feeling of superiority or being better than others. It can be perceived as condescending or arrogant.

Smut

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Smut refers to:<br><br>1. Offensive or pornographic literature, particularly in printed or published form.<br>2. Soil or dirt, especially in reference to its quality or composition.<br>3. Dirt or stain, especially one considered to be a minor defect in a fabric or surface.<br><br>In a broader sense, smut can also mean vile, disgusting, or unrefined conduct.