Definition of Black market

1. Noun. People who engage in illicit trade.

Generic synonyms: Market
Member holonyms: Black Marketeer

2. Verb. Deal in illegally, such as arms or liquor.
Exact synonyms: Run
Category relationships: Crime, Criminal Offence, Criminal Offense, Law-breaking, Offence, Offense
Related verbs: Ply, Run
Generic synonyms: Merchandise, Trade
Derivative terms: Run

3. Noun. An illegal market in which goods or currencies are bought and sold in violation of rationing or controls.
Generic synonyms: Market, Market Place, Marketplace

Lexicographical Neighbors of Black Market

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black locust
black lotion
black lovage
black lung
black lung
black lung disease
black magic
black maire
black mallee
black mamba
Black man
black mangrove
black margate
Black Maria
black market (current term)
black marketeer
black marlin
black measles
black medick
black membrane
black morel
black moss
black mulberry
black music
Black Muslim
black mustard
black mustard
black nightshade
black oak

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