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eavesdrop Synonyms

Another word for eavesdrop

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• verb (Context 1)

To secretly listen to the private conversation or communications of others without their knowledge or consent.

Usage Example

"He stood near the half-open doorway to listen in on the board members' discussion."

Strongest
listen in
Strong
earwig
overhear
snoop
spy
wiretap
Weak
tap
monitor

Opposites of eavesdrop

The opposite of eavesdrop shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

ignore
tune out
See all opposites of eavesdrop

• Nearby Words

eatery
eave
eaves
eavesdrop
eavesdropper
ebanking
ebay

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Eavesdrop. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/eavesdrop
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