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smuggle Synonyms

Another word for smuggle

Choosing another word for smuggle depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To import or export goods secretly, in violation of the law, especially without paying legal duty.

Usage Example

"The merchant attempted to traffic rare antiquities across the border without declaring them to customs."

Strong
traffic
bootleg
run

• verb (Context 2)

To convey someone or something furtively into or out of a place where they are not allowed.

Usage Example

"The children tried to sneak their new puppy into the hotel room inside a large duffel bag."

Strongest
sneak
Strong
slip
spirit away

Opposites of smuggle

The opposite of smuggle shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

declare
See all opposites of smuggle

• Nearby Words

smudging
smudgy
smug
smuggle
smuggler
smugly
smugness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Smuggle. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/smuggle
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