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
- To hear a conversation one is not intended to hear; to listen in.
- To listen for another organism's calls, so as to exploit them.
- noun
- Listening secretly to private conversation of others.
- The interception of electronic communication.
- 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.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.