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Another word for eavesdrop

Verb

  1. To observe or listen in secret to obtain information

    2. See also:

    investigate

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Sentence Examples

  • Anyone with an inexpensive RF scanner can eavesdrop on your conversation.

  • eavesdrop conversations from behind closed doors!

  • Under no circumstances could an agency electronically eavesdrop on a person within the United States without such a warrant.

  • eavesdrop mode.

  • eavesdrop on the communications without access to the key.

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