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What is another word for smugglers?

Pronunciation: [smˈʌɡləz] (IPA)

Smugglers are individuals or groups who illegally import or export goods across borders for commercial purposes. However, there are numerous synonyms that can be used in place of the word "smugglers." These include traffickers, bootleggers, contrabandistas, runners, smuggle brokers, boundary hoppers, and traffickers. Additionally, depending on the type of goods being smuggled, there may be more specific synonyms to use, such as drug dealers, gun runners, or human traffickers. Overall, the use of these synonyms can help add variety and depth to written or spoken communication surrounding illegal trade activities and the individuals involved.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Smugglers

It would not be pleasant to run across a lot of half-civilized natives to say nothing of smugglers.
"The Hilltop Boys on Lost Island"
Cyril Burleigh
"If she is here," Jack said, "she is one of the smugglers, and will not want to be seen.
"The Hilltop Boys on Lost Island"
Cyril Burleigh
This seems to be a cave, and smugglers and men of that sort make such places convenient.
"The Hilltop Boys on Lost Island"
Cyril Burleigh

Famous quotes with Smugglers

  • We will have a border that is open for business, open for tourism, open for legitimate travelers; but that is closed to terrorists and drug pushers and smugglers and others who seek to break the law.
    Paul Cellucci
  • I myself had to grow a longer beard and Afghan clothes. I was in danger of being kidnapped by smugglers, though I didn't know it at the time.
    Mohsen Makhmalbaf
  • Drug smugglers often use juveniles to carry their shipments into the U.S. because they know the juveniles will not be prosecuted if caught.
    Timothy Murphy
  • These smugglers, many of them present in trafficking through my State of Arizona, create false Social Security cards, false green cards, visas and a variety of other fraudulent documents as an essential part of their smuggling activities.
    John Shadegg

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