adj

trafficked

Trafficked (adj) means Illegally transported or traded, especially referring to people or goods. Example: “The charity supports victims who were trafficked into forced labour.”

adj

Illegally transported or traded, especially referring to people or goods.

"The charity supports victims who were trafficked into forced labour."

How to use trafficked

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMoved or sold illegally, most often used for people forced into exploitation.

Common pairings

trafficked victims trafficked goods

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The charity supports victims who were _____ into forced labour.

Etymology

From traffic + -ed.

Rhymes for trafficked

wicked picked ticked kicked licked nicked pricked panicked handpicked

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Frequently asked questions

What does “trafficked” mean?

The word “trafficked” means illegally transported or traded, especially referring to people or goods. In plain terms, moved or sold illegally, most often used for people forced into exploitation.

How do you use “trafficked” in a sentence?

Here is “trafficked” used in a sentence: “The charity supports victims who were trafficked into forced labour.”

What part of speech is “trafficked”?

“Trafficked” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of trafficked?

"trafficked" (adj) means illegally transported or traded, especially referring to people or goods.