launder (MONEY) Hide phonetics
verb [T]
to move money which has been obtained illegally through banks and other businesses to make it seem to have been obtained legally:
Officials were accused of laundering the stolen funds overseas before returning them to the US.

Money Laundering

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The process of creating the appearance that large amounts of money obtained from serious crimes, such as drug trafficking or terrorist activity, originated from a legitimate source.

Investopedia Says:
Some estimate the size of the problem is over $500 billion annually. Often thought of as a victimless crime, money laundering is a very serious issue. Without it, international organized crime would not be able to function.

launder (CLOTHES)
verb [T] 洗
to wash, dry and iron clothes, sheets etc:
freshly laundered sheets

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