eavesdropping
verb
- 1
To hear a conversation one is not intended to hear; to listen in.
“I hope nobody was eavesdropping on our conversation last night, since it got so personal.”
- 2
To listen for another organism's calls, so as to exploit them.
Synonyms
noun
- 1
Listening secretly to private conversation of others.
- 2
The interception of electronic communication.
- 3
The act of one organism listening for another's calls, so as to exploit them.
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