Black Market (Verb)
Meaning
Deal in illegally, such as arms or liquor.
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The organization began to black-market stolen goods across state lines to maximize profits.
- She was charged with black-marketing rare and valuable artifacts to private collectors.
- They were accused of black-marketing highly addictive prescription medications on the internet.
- Local authorities discovered a ring black-marketing embargoed electronics to high-end consumers.
- A notorious crime lord was suspected of black-marketing prohibited firearms throughout the region.