Phrase guide

drug bust

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A seizure of illegal drugs by law enforcement.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

seizure of illegal drugs by the police

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: drugs bust

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: impoundment, impounding, internment, poundage

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