Synonyms of launder

launder

verb

ˈlȯn-dər 

as in to censor

to remove objectionable parts from

had to launder the quarterback's off-the-cuff's remarks before they could be quoted in the newspaper

Synonyms & Similar Words

• censor
• shorten
• edit
• delete
• expurgate
• purge
• review
• bowdlerize
• clean (up)
• purify
• cleanse
• examine
• suppress
• red-pencil
• expunge
• cut (out)
• repress
• abbreviate
• scrutinize
• condemn
• excise
• denounce
• gut
• x (out)
• blue-pencil
• silence
• screen
• bleep
• censure
• blip
• black out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approve
• authorize
• sanction

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of launder

Washable Cashmere While some types of cashmere may be labeled as washable, the fabric should never be laundered in hot water. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime still estimates that 2 to 5% of global GDP is laundered each year, a range that has been cited for decades despite the growth of the global compliance industry. — Susie Violet Ward, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

To conceal the scheme and hide the bribes, prosecutors say, Zhu entered into a sham retainer agreement with Carone’s younger brother, Anthony Carone, 54, who is alleged to have laundered the payments through his law firm. — Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 2 July 2026

Undercover recordings allegedly captured Owens detailing how public officials could be bribed and how the illicit funds could be laundered through businesses and campaign donations, the outlet reported. — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026