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snoop Synonyms

Another word for snoop

Choosing another word for snoop depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To investigate or look around furtively in an attempt to find out private information about someone or something.

Usage Example

"He was caught snooping around the restricted laboratory after hours."

Strongest
pry
nose around
Strong
poke around
meddle
ferret
spy
intrude

• noun (Context 2)

A person who pries or meddles into the private affairs of others; also used informally for a private detective.

Usage Example

"The office busybody always seemed to know everyone's personal news before it was announced."

Strongest
busybody
Strong
meddler
eavesdropper
sleuth
spy

• noun (Context 3)

An act of looking around a place or examining things secretly in order to find out private information.

Usage Example

"She had a quick search through the unlocked filing cabinet while the manager was away."

Weak
search
inspection

Opposites of snoop

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

ignore
overlook
See all opposites of snoop

• Nearby Words

snook
snooker
snookered
snoop
snooper
snoopy
snoot

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