Definitions
- Describing the act of being smug or self-satisfied. - Referring to a behavior or attitude of superiority or arrogance. - Talking about a sense of complacency or conceit in one's abilities or achievements.
- Referring to the illegal transportation of goods across borders or through customs. - Describing the act of hiding or concealing items to avoid detection or seizure. - Talking about the illegal trade of prohibited or restricted items such as drugs, weapons, or endangered species.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words start with 'smug'.
- 2Both words have negative connotations.
- 3Both words involve some form of deception or dishonesty.
- 4Both words can be used to describe illegal activities.
- 5Both words can be used to describe negative attitudes or behaviors.
What is the difference?
- 1Definition: Smuggery refers to an attitude or behavior, while smuggling refers to an illegal activity.
- 2Nature: Smuggery is a personal trait or characteristic, while smuggling is an action or behavior.
- 3Legal status: Smuggery is not illegal, while smuggling is a criminal offense.
- 4Object: Smuggery is directed towards oneself, while smuggling involves others or objects.
- 5Severity: Smuggery is less severe than smuggling, which can have serious legal and social consequences.
Remember this!
Smuggery and smuggling are two words that share a similar root but have different meanings. Smuggery refers to an attitude or behavior of smugness or self-satisfaction, while smuggling refers to the illegal transportation of goods or items across borders or through customs. While both words have negative connotations, smuggling is a more serious offense with legal and social consequences.
