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EAVESDROPS Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word eavesdrops. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word eavesdrops. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for EAVESDROPS

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snoop
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a spy who makes uninvited inquiries into the private affairs of others

verb

• watch, observe, or inquire secretly

taps
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (military) signal to turn the lights out

hears
verbv
verb

• perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

• get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally

• examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process

• receive a communication from someone

• listen and pay attention

listens
verbv
verb

• hear with intention

• listen and pay attention

• pay close attention to; give heed to

overhears
verbv
verb

• hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

spies
nounn
noun

• (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors

• a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people

verb

• catch sight of

• watch, observe, or inquire secretly

• catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes

• secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage

overhear
verbv
verb

• hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

eavesdrip
nounn
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listen in
verbv
verb

• listen quietly, without contributing to the conversation

• listen without the speaker's knowledge

Best Hypernyms For EAVESDROPS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for eavesdrops, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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listen

Alternatives for SNOOP

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