drug dealer

noun

Meaning

A person who sells illegal narcotics for profit.

Examples

The neighborhood residents complained to the authorities about a drug dealer operating near the local playground.
Undercover officers spent months gathering evidence against the suspected drug dealer.

Synonyms: peddler, trafficker, pusher, distributor

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drug dealer

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdrʌɡ ˌdiːlər/

Definition

A person who sells illegal narcotics for profit.

Examples

The neighborhood residents complained to the authorities about a drug dealer operating near the local playground.
Undercover officers spent months gathering evidence against the suspected drug dealer.
Many jurisdictions impose harsh mandatory minimum sentences for anyone convicted of being a drug dealer.

Synonyms of drug dealer

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