EAVESDROPS Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word eavesdrops. (close relations)
Definition of EAVESDROPS
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 |