WIRETAPPINGS Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word wiretappings. (close relations)
Definition of WIRETAPPINGS
wiretapped
Best Alternative Words for WIRETAPPINGS
Expand? | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
interception | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of intercepting; preventing something from proceeding or arriving • (American football) the act of catching a football by a player on the opposing team | ||||||||
monitoring | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of observing something (and sometimes keeping a record of it) | ||||||||
surveillance | nounn | |||||||
noun • close observation of a person or group (usually by the police) | ||||||||
tapping | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the sound of light blow or knock | ||||||||
bugging | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate • a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine • a small hidden microphone; for listening secretly • insects with sucking mouthparts and forewings thickened and leathery at the base; usually show incomplete metamorphosis • a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use verb • annoy persistently • tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information | ||||||||
eavesdropping | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • listen without the speaker's knowledge | ||||||||
snooping | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a spy who makes uninvited inquiries into the private affairs of others verb • watch, observe, or inquire secretly |