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eavesdropping

The word “eavesdropping” has 2 syllables: eaves-dropping

It's pronounced as /ˈiːvzˌdrɑpɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for eavesdropping?

In the thesaurus, “eavesdropping” has 15 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for eavesdropping along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for eavesdropping

  • bugging
  • crime
  • inquisitive
  • interference
  • interrogation
  • intrusive
  • intrusiveness
  • meddlesome
  • prying
  • questioning
  • reconnaissance
  • rumor
  • surveillance
  • wiretapping
  • wrongdoing

Antonyms for eavesdropping

  • disregard
  • good deed
  • incuriosity
  • incurious
  • incuriousness
  • indifference

Meanings of eavesdropping

  • verb
    1. To hear a conversation one is not intended to hear; to listen in.
    2. To listen for another organism's calls, so as to exploit them.
  • noun
    1. Listening secretly to private conversation of others.
    2. The interception of electronic communication.
    3. The act of one organism listening for another's calls, so as to exploit them.

Example Sentences

  • We caught her eavesdropping on our conversation by the door.
  • Eavesdropping on the neighbors can sometimes reveal interesting stories.
  • I overheard someone eavesdropping in the hallway during the confidential meeting.
  • The walls in this old house are so thin, you can't help but feel like you're always eavesdropping.
  • Stop eavesdropping and join the conversation if you're interested in what we're talking about.

On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to eavesdropping, such as: bugging, crime, disregard, good deed, incuriosity, incurious, incuriousness.

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