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Launder (Verb)

Meaning 1

Convert illegally obtained funds into legal ones.

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

  • The money launderer used a complex web of offshore accounts to hide the origin of the stolen funds.
  • She was accused of trying to launder the embezzled money by investing it in real estate.
  • He attempted to launder the cash by purchasing a number of small businesses and then filing for bankruptcy.
  • The organization was caught trying to launder millions of dollars in bribes through a network of shell companies.
  • The suspect was charged with laundering the money stolen from the charity by depositing it into his personal bank account.

Hypernyms

  • Exchange
  • Commute
  • Convert

Meaning 2

Cleanse with a cleaning agent, such as soap, and water; "Wash the towels, please!".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

  • Launder the dirty clothes as soon as possible.
  • She decided to launder her favorite blanket to remove the stains.
  • Please launder these smelly socks before putting them back in the drawer.
  • You should launder your workout clothes regularly to prevent the buildup of sweat.
  • The hotel will launder your uniform and have it ready for you in the morning.

Synonyms

  • Wash

Hypernyms

  • Clean

Hyponyms

  • Suds
  • Acid-wash
  • Wash Out
  • Handwash
  • Water-wash
  • Machine Wash
  • Cradle
  • Rinse
  • Pressure-wash
  • Stonewash

Related Words

  • Laundry (noun)
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