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EAVESDROP

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Eavesdrop.

How to pronounce eavesdrop:

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Eavesdrop - as a verb

Listen without the speaker's knowledge

Example: "The jealous man was eavesdropping on his wife's conversations"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
listen in
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
listen
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Eavesdrop - as a noun

The dripping of rain from the eaves of a house

The space around a house on which such water drips

A concealed aperture through which an occupant of a building can surreptitiously listen to people talking at an entrance to the building

The act of intentionally hearing a conversation not intended to be heard

Example Sentences

"I saw her eavesdrop on their conversation."
"Please don't eavesdrop on my phone calls."
"She tried to eavesdrop on the private meeting."
"He pretended not to eavesdrop on their argument."
"It's rude to eavesdrop on other people's conversations."
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Word Game Points

Is EAVESDROP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, eavesdrop is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EAVESDROP has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is EAVESDROP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, eavesdrop is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EAVESDROP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is EAVESDROP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, eavesdrop is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EAVESDROP has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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