OVERHEARING Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word overhearing. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for OVERHEARING
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| spying | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • keeping a secret or furtive watch • the act of keeping a secret watch for intelligence purposes • the act of detecting something; catching sight of something | ||||||||
| eavesdropping | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • listen without the speaker's knowledge | ||||||||
| intercepting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis verb • seize on its way • tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information | ||||||||
| snooping | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a spy who makes uninvited inquiries into the private affairs of others verb • watch, observe, or inquire secretly | ||||||||
| wiretapping | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • To install or to use such a connection. noun • The installation or monitoring of wiretaps. | ||||||||
| catch | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||||
noun • a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident • the quantity that was caught • a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect • anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching) • a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion) • a restraint that checks the motion of something • a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window • a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth • the act of catching an object with the hands • the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) verb • discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state • perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily • reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot • take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of • succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase • to hook or entangle • attract and fix • capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping • reach in time • get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly • catch up with and possibly overtake • be struck or affected by • check oneself during an action • hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers • see or watch • cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled • detect a blunder or misstep • grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of • come down with • start burning • perceive by hearing • suffer from the receipt of • attract; cause to be enamored • apprehend and reproduce accurately • take in and retain • spread or be communicated • be the catcher • become aware of • delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned | ||||||||
| eavesdrop | verbv | |||||||
verb • listen without the speaker's knowledge | ||||||||
