Another word for eavesdrop | Synonyms for eavesdrop

Another word for eavesdrop

eavesdrop Synonyms

eavesdrop

v.

overhear, wiretap, listen, listen in on, try to overhear, listen stealthily, monitor, bend an ear*, bug*, tap*, prick up one's ears*, snoop*.

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Another word for eavesdrop

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To observe or listen in secret to obtain information:

spy. See investigate

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

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