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Definition smuggle in American English

smuggle verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈsmʌɡ(ə)l/
1

to take someone or something secretly and illegally into or out of a country, especially as a way of earning money

Example

The punishment is harsh for smuggling drugs into the country.

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1.1

to take someone or something into or out of a place against the rules

Example

A guard caught him smuggling alcohol into the concert.

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Definition smuggle in American English