eavesdrop Antonyms
Meaning of eavesdrop
eavesdrop (v)
listen without the speaker's knowledge
eavesdrop (v. i.)
To stand under the eaves, near a window or at the door, of a house, to listen and learn what is said within doors; hence, to listen secretly to what is said in private.
eavesdrop (n.)
The water which falls in drops from the eaves of a house.
eavesdrop Sentence Examples
- My curious neighbor tried to eavesdrop on my private phone conversation through the window.
- The detective skillfully eavesdropped on the criminal's meeting to gather crucial evidence.
- The sneaky paparazzi eavesdropped on the celebrity's intimate dinner to get exclusive gossip.
- My brother, always full of mischief, would eavesdrop on my phone calls and then playfully tease me about them.
- In the quiet library, I accidentally eavesdropped on an intriguing conversation between two strangers.
- The undercover agent used sophisticated equipment to eavesdrop on the enemy's communication channels.
- During the high-stakes poker game, one player was caught eavesdropping on the others in an attempt to gain an unfair advantage.
- The office walls were thin, and I couldn't help but eavesdrop on my coworker's captivating phone conversation.
- The nosy neighbor used a high-tech listening device to eavesdrop on the conversations taking place next door.
- The secret service agent carefully eavesdropped on the president's phone call to ensure the security of the conversation.
FAQs About the word eavesdrop
listen without the speaker's knowledgeTo stand under the eaves, near a window or at the door, of a house, to listen and learn what is said within doors; hence,
overhear, monitor, hear,listen in (on), spy, bug,attend, tap, snoop, heed
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My curious neighbor tried to eavesdrop on my private phone conversation through the window.
The detective skillfully eavesdropped on the criminal's meeting to gather crucial evidence.
The sneaky paparazzi eavesdropped on the celebrity's intimate dinner to get exclusive gossip.
My brother, always full of mischief, would eavesdrop on my phone calls and then playfully tease me about them.
